Blithe Spirit
As the psychic Madame Arcati in this marvellous production, Saunders channels AbFab's Edina - only with more intrepidity
The Independent
Why see Blithe Spirit?
Starring Jennifer Saunders
TV legend Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End stage as a quirky medium in Noel Cowards' iconic comedy, Blithe Spirit. After thrilling audiences at the Theatre Royal Bath last summer, the Richard Eyre helmed production has packed up its crystal ball and heads to the Harold Pinter Theatre this autumn!
What is the story?
When Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth invite the eccentric medium Madame Arcati (Saunders) to conduct a seance at their home all hell breaks loose, literally. As Charles' first wife Elvira returns to the human world (only visible to Charles) she is determined to ruin her husband's new marriage, no matter the consequences...
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours 20 minutes (including interval)
Dates
Finished 6 Nov 2021
Cast
Jennifer Saunders as Madame Arcati
Geoffrey Streatfeild as Charles
Lisa Dillon as Ruth
Madeleine Mantock as Elvira
Simon Coates as Dr. Bradman
Lucy Robinson as Mrs. Bradman
Rose Wardlaw as Edith00
Creative
Written by Noel Coward
Directed by Richard Eyre
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (2.5 Stars)
Sharon Leeke
Fantastic
Just been to see Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit. Firstly I am speechless this play was fabulously funny. Angela shone as Madame Arcati. I could watch
this again and again and it would still be hilarious. Best birthday present ever!!! ... Read more
Nicky sutherland
As good as I'd hoped, well actually better!
Saw this on Easter Monday, was expecting to love Dame Angela ( bit of a heroine since a school trip to see bed knobs and broomsticks when I was nine) and I did, but the whole cast and production were
amazing, loved every bit, so well deserving of the very long standing ovation which genuinely seemed to thrill the very radiant leading lady. ... Read more
Christ t
Entertainment at its best
My friend and I enjoyed a marvellous afternoon of entertainment from a small
but extremely talented cast. The cherry on the icing was undoubtably dame
Angela who delivered an hilarious performance! ... Read more
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