Untold Stories Theatre Breaks (Play)
Duchess Theatre: Catherine St, London, WC2B 5LA
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About Untold Stories
At a Glance
- Two humorous and emotional autobiographical productions of Alan Bennett’s life
- Starring Olivier award-winning actor Alex Jennings
- "Alex Jennings plays Bennett to perfection" - The Guardian
Critically acclaimed double bill Untold Stories from The National Theatre will transfer to London’s the Duchess Theatre this spring. The duo of plays written by British playwright Alan Bennett will show at the West End venue from 22nd March 2013, giving guests on Untold Stories theatre breaks the opportunity to see the two autobiographical productions in their new home after the transfer from the National Theatre’s Southbank stage takes place.
The Untold Stories Duchess theatre production comprises of a double bill of plays that recall various stages throughout Bennett’s lifetime. The first piece, entitled Hymn, is a memoir of music in childhood; featuring a moving score by George Fenton and directed by Nadia Fall. The second piece, Cocktail Sticks directed by Nicholas Hytner, is both humorous and emotional and revisits the themes of Bennett’s previous memoir A Life Like Other People’.
Guests on Untold Stories theatre breaks will have the opportunity to see Olivier award-winning British actor Alex Jennings take on the role of Alan Bennett in both of the plays. His previous stage highlights include My Fair Lady where he was named Best Actor in a Musical.
Performance times for Untold Stories theatre breaks are as follows:
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 19.30
Matinees: Saturdays at 14.30
The Untold Stories Duchess theatre production has a running time of 1 hour 50mins including a 20min interval
Nearest Underground Station: Covent Garden
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Untold Stories Theatre Breaks always includes tickets with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.
There are currently no reviews for Untold Stories, but when we have some, you will be able to view them on our Untold Stories Theatre Reviews page.
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