Rebecca
Daphne Du Maurier's thrilling novel in a new musical adaptation!
Rebecca
Last night I dreamt I went to Manderlay again
Rebecca
Daphne Du Maurier's thrilling novel in a new musical adaptation!
Why see Rebecca?
West End Premire
Manderlay awaits in this exciting new musical adaptation of Daphne Du Maurie's thrilling novel, from Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, translated by Tony and Oscar winner Christopher Hampton. Featuring 22 new songs and an orchestra of 18, prepare to be swept up in psychological intrigue as widower Maxim De Winter introduces his new young bride to his sprawling Cornish estate, haunted by the absence of his first wife, the mysterious Rebecca.
When her new husband becomes more distant, the new bride (whose name is never mentioned) is left with only the domineering housekeeper; Mrs Danvers, for company. As Manderlay reveals its long-held secrets, she can only look on in horror as Rebecca's influence strengthens, leading to a heartstopping climax. A stunning thriller, this adaptation has enjoyed sold-out runs since its 2006 debut in Kunze and Levay's native Germany and now enjoys its West End premiere this autumn.
Reviews
Customer reviews
19 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)
Ruth
Rebecca
Totally surprised by the quality of this production, enjoyed it from start to finish. The singing was outstanding, not to mention the performances of the cast, would highly recommend this show. ... Read more
Thomas Taibinger
A faithful adaptation of the austrian classic
I had the pleasure of seeing the musical in Vienna, and even though the scale was significantly smaller in Charing Cross, the cast really made up for it with their stellar performance. All actors did a great job of bringing the classic story of Rebecca to life, and I hope the musical does well to gain traction in the english musical scene, ... Read more
Calvers
Absolutely Worth a Watch
Ignore the nay-sayers, this production does have a few missed beats, but overall is enormous fun, with powerful emotional punches from both the narrator and Mrs Danvers (who manages to be sympathetic and terrifying).
The set could do with a perk, especially Rebecca’s bedroom (although again, Mrs Danvers steps up with creepy use of a nightgown and hairbrush, as well as a thrown-open window to the ocean).
People have, perhaps accurately, said that Max is too young to have real impact, but there are moments in the second act where this is dramatically remedied. And who know there was so much comedy to be found in a du Maurier classic? The gentleman playing Jack, clearly - he lands exactly the right side of pants villain, and steals the show whenever he’s on stage.
Tldr: cracking fun, often moving, well deserving of an afternoon in the dark. ... Read more
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