This witty and moving show, affectionately crafted from diaries and letters between Coward and his stage partner, Gertrude Lawrence, tells the story of the professional and personal relationship between two of the last century's greatest stage personalities.
Although they only appeared in two productions together, Private Lives and Tonight at 8.30, Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence epitomised an era of high style and elegance. The show is devised by Sheridan Morley (Coward’s godson and biographer) and is a light and sparkling collection of play extracts, snippets from personal diaries and correspondence and, of course, those wonderful songs which made Noel and Gertie the darlings of the West End and Broadway! There’s the poignant “I’ll see you again” and the theatrical classic ode to a Theatre Mother “Mrs Worthington”. Scenes from plays include “Private Lives”, and “Blythe Spirit” amongst others, and the revue spans nearly 40 years of their creative and enduring friendship.
Starring Jonathan Roxmouth (A Handful of Keys, JC Superstar, Beauty and the Beast, CATS, Hats Off, Topsy Turvy, The Phantom of the Opera) – currently on tour in Manila as the Phantom – and Taryn Sudding (CATS, Nunsense), and directed by award-winning Director Alan Swerdlow (Mousetrap, 39 Steps, Good Evening, Ying Tong, The History Boys), Noel and Gertie promises to be an evening of classy fun and entertainment by two of South Africa’s leading musical theatre talents!
Directed By Alan Swerdlow
Designed By Jannie Swanepoel
STUDIO THEATRE, Montecasino
From 7 November to 6 January
Tickets cost R150 each and can be purchased at the Theatre (011) 511 1818 or at www.computicket.com
Performances: Wed to Fri @ 8:15pm, Sat @ 4:15pm & 8:15pm, Sun @ 3:15pm
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