Who doesn’t know the story of Oliver Twist, the 9 year old boy and his adventures as a child in the infamous Work House during the Victorian era. Many people have experienced all the emotions of what life was like for a child in such circumstances.

Oliver Twist is one of the most loved stories ever written by Charles Dickens. Oliver, the Musical has broken all box office records with its current run and is estimated to run into 2011. This in itself tells the story of exactly how popular this theatre production is.

World renowned Rowan Atkinson has been setting the stage alight with his performance as Fagan. On 20th July, Omid Djalili, well-known Iranian stand-up comedian took over the role of Fagan and has very big shoes to fill.

Spoil yourself

Make a night of it to see Oliver, the Musical by combining the Oliver Theatre and Dinner packages that are available from Concierge Desk. What this gives you is a package of a good priced theatre ticket plus dinner at a top selected London restaurant. Whether you are a visitor to the wonders of London or a life-long resident, Oliver, the Musical is a must see.

Come and see the story unfold on the stage and hear the well-known songs and music performed by an excellent cast. Concierge Desk offers you a cost-effective package that will make the evening even more special for everyone. Oliver is of course suitable for all ages, so you can make a special evening of it with a loved one or take the whole family.

The production of Oliver, the Musical currently on at the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, London will not disappoint.

The Rosemary Branch Theatre is a small 60 seat pub theatre with a big reputation. It is situated by the Grand Union Canal on the borders of Islington, Hackney and Shoreditch.

A new show ‘Here I’ll Stay’ will run at the Rosemary Branch from the 7th to the 26th of July. A cast of four tell the story of Kurt Weill’s journey from Nazi Germany to Broadway. It includes no less than 26 of his songs. You could describe it as an upmarket jukebox musical.

One of the special treats for Kurt Weill fans is the inclusion of a song called ‘As Long as I Love’. This has not been heard in London since 1935. It was one of six songs which were added to ‘A Kingdom for a Cow’ which Weill had adapted from his own unperformed German work ‘Die Kuhhandel’ during a brief stay in London before going to America.

Hopefully the new show featuring the song will fare rather better than the show which originally featured it. ‘A Kingdom for a Cow’ closed after just two weeks (despite its snappy title!) after receiving anti-Semitic reviews.

There are many fans of Kurt Weill and they are bound to ensure a warm response for this new London show.

‘Prick up Your Ears’ is a new play by Simon Bent about the life of playwright Joe Orton. It will open at the Comedy Theatre in the West End on the 30th of September with previews starting on the 17th of September. There has already been a biography and a film of the same name.

The play, as you would expect when the subject is Joe Orton, is darkly comic. It examines his relationship with Kenneth Halliwell which ended in 1967 with their deaths. Halliwell first bludgeoned Orton to death and then committed suicide.

The play concentrates on the domestic life of the two writers and is set in the tiny flat in Islington in which they lived. Orton will be played by Chris New who has some great stage credits behind him. He appeared at the National Theatre in ‘The Reporter’ and ‘Bent’ at the Trafalgar Studios. Halliwell is to be played by Matt Lucas, best known as one half of the team behind hit television show, ‘Little Britain’. Lucas last appeared in the West End when he took over the part of Leigh Bowery in the original production of Boy George’s show ‘Taboo’.

This is likely to be a sell out so buy your theatre tickets now.

TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN TICKETS – LIVE AVAILABILITY

Too Close to the Sun at Comedy Theatre: 16th July to 5th September 2009

We offer a fantastic range of Too Close to the Sun tickets, including cheap Too Close to the Sun tickets with savings of up to £25.00 per ticket, and Too Close to the Sun theatre and dinner packages which includes your tickets for Too Close to the Sun and 2 course meal at a top London Restaurant.

TICKETS:  From £12.50 to £56.50

SPECIAL OFFERS:
£20.00 (For ticket worth £45.00 – SAVE £25.00!!!)
£15.00 (For ticket worth £35.00 – SAVE £20.00!!!)

SHOW & MEAL DEALS:
£23.50 - Ticket plus two course meal at Galileo’s (Ticket worth £25.00 alone!!!)

Show Type

Too Close to the Sun is a Musical

Show Overview

‘Too Close to the Sun’ is a dramatic new musical that offers a tantalising account of the last year of Ernest Hemingway’s life. Purely fictional, the possibilities of ‘what if’ make for a mouthwatering story line.

‘Too Close to the Sun’ is about Hemingway’s battle with old age. The author and Nobel prize winner suffered from ill health, depression and drink problems and as he neared his sixties, his life seemed to spiral out of control. In the fictitious ‘Too Close to the Sun’, we are introduced to a Hemingway who doesn’t want to grow old gracefully and so finds refuge in the arms of his young secretary. His long suffering wife allows him this discretion, not wanting to drive him permanently away. However what she isn’t aware of, is that the young secretary is hoping to become wife number 5, therefore inheriting his Estate. Into the mix is Rex, an old school friend who also has an agenda; securing the film rights to Hemingway’s infamous life. With lies and manipulation, you can be sure it is not a peaceful anticlimax to Hemingway’s troubled life.

Words and music are by John Robson who has become a familiar face in the West End and was last seen with ‘Behind the Iron Mask’ in 2005.

Show Age Suitability

Too Close to the Sun is suitable for Adults and older children

Theatre Information

‘Too Close to the Sun’ will be at the The Comedy, Panton Street, SW1Y 4DN

Nearest Underground Station: Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo / Piccadilly lines)
The theatre is approximately 5 minutes walk from the station

Bus: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453

Performance Information

Monday – Saturday: 7.30pm
Wednesday & Saturday: 2.30pm

Running Time: TBC

TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN TICKETS - LIVE AVAILABILITY