COOL HAND LUKE TO CLOSE EARLY
Monday, October 17th, 2011Cool Hand Luke unfortunately will be closing its doors early at the Aldwych Theatre, the last performance being 19th November. The show was booking until 7th January.
The title role played by Marc Warren was made famous by Paul Newman who starred in the movie. Warren is better known for his roles in the TV series Mad Dogs, Mutual Friends and Hustle who later took a role in the Rise and Fall Of Little Voice played in the West End. He is joined in the cast with Rob Falconer, Nathan Osgood, Lee Boardman, David Sturzaker and Tom Silburn. The show is based on the Donn Pearce novel which was adapted to film in 1967. Luke is a World War II veteran turned convict who refuses to bow to authority. This raises the spirits of his fellow prisoners and turns him into a symbol of hope.
