Old Friends
The stunning Stephen Sondheim revue returns for a full-length run
Old Friends
I'm delighted that I have been able to put together one last great hurrah for my old friend, containing many of the greatest songs ever written for the musical theatre, in one great big Broadway show' - just as he wanted
Cameron Mackintosh
Old Friends
The stunning Stephen Sondheim revue returns for a full-length run
Why see Old Friends?
Back by popular demand
Bernadette Peters is set to make her long-awaited UK stage debut alongside Lea Salonga, Janie Dee, Bonnie Langford, Jeremy Seacombe, and a host of musical theatre's brightest and best in this final collaboration between Cameron Mackintosh and the late American theatre master Stephen Sondheim. Following on from the pair's other shows (Side-by-Side-by-Sondheim, 1976 and Putting It Together, 1992) Old Friends will be an in-depth revue featuring some of Sondheim's greatest songs, performed by the very best talents.
First seen in a highly esteemed concert gala staging back in May 2022 and subsequently broadcast on the BBC, Old Freinds' return offers fans 16 weeks of shows, with performances beginning on September 21st. Additional cast set to appear are Beatrice Penny-Tour, Joanna Riding, Christine Allado, Jac Yarrow and many more stars. So Sondheim fans, don't miss out - we predict this will sell like Mrs. Lovett's meat pies!
Cast
Bernadette Peters
Lea Salonga
Bonnie Langford
Janie Dee
Jeremy Seacomb
Christine Allardo
Beatrice Penny-Touré
Joanna Riding
Jac Yarrow
Clare Burt
Damian Humbley
Bradley Jaden
Gavin Lee
Jason Pennycooke
Marley Fenton
Harry Apps
Bella Brown
Richard Dempsey
Monique Young
Creative
Devised by Cameron Mackintosh and Stephen Sondheim
Direction by Matthew Bourne with Julia McKenzie
Choreography by Stephen Mear
Conducted by Alfonso Casado Trigo
Musical supervision is by Stephen Brooker
Musical arrangements by Stephen Metcalfe
Set design by Matt Kinley
Projection design by George Reeve
Lighting design by Warren Letton
Sound design by Mick Potter
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
S J
A Tribute not only to Sondheim but to music and dance
One of the greatest shows I have ever seen with the greatest cast doing something special in the west end, Not to be missed under any circumstances. ... Read more
P. Randolph
Fabulous show!
First class! Only for a short 16 week run, do try not to miss it. Makes one tingle from watching and hearing pure, wonderful talent. ... Read more
Veronica Alders
A joyous evening of uplifting entertainment
Just what was needed…….talent in abundance - enjoyment for all with classics and a few not so well known but all delivered with class, enthusiasm and sentiment - a fitting tribute, delivered impeccably by a faultless cast /band /team . One had to leave smiling ………. ... Read more
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