Love Story
A delightful five star boutique musical - innovative, beautiful and simple
Daily Mail
Why see Love Story?
Inspired by Erich Segal’s best-selling iconic novel, this is a brand new musical version of Love Story, also one of the most romantic films of all time.
Oliver Barrett IV went to Harvard and Jenny Cavilleri to Radcliffe. He was rich, she was poor. He was sporty, she played music. But they fell in love. This is their story.
Their romance is as poignant as it is enriching, as sweet as it is intense. Love Story will win your heart. And it might just break it.
Key Information
Audience
Love Story is suitable for audiences aged 8 and upwards.
Run Time
90 minutes with no intermission.
Dates
Finished 23 Feb 2011
Cast
Emma Williams as Jenny
Michael Xavier as Oliver Barrett IV
Peter Polycarpou as Jenny's father
Richard Cordery as Oliver III
Gary Milner as Dr Ackerman
Julia Stark as Jenny's Mother
Paul Kemble as Stitching Doctor
Lillie Flynn as Female Ensemble
Christopher Killick as Male Ensemble
Jamie Muscato as Male Ensemble
Rebecca Trehearn as Female Ensemble
Michael Xavier as Oliver Barrett IV
Peter Polycarpou as Jenny's father
Richard Cordery as Oliver III
Gary Milner as Dr Ackerman
Julia Stark as Jenny's Mother
Paul Kemble as Stitching Doctor
Lillie Flynn as Female Ensemble
Christopher Killick as Male Ensemble
Jamie Muscato as Male Ensemble
Rebecca Trehearn as Female Ensemble
Creative
Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh
Music by Howard Goodall
Book and Lyrics by Stephen Clark
Additional Lyrics by Howard Goodall
Music by Howard Goodall
Book and Lyrics by Stephen Clark
Additional Lyrics by Howard Goodall
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Kaos
Love Story: tender and uplifting.. this is a 'must-see'!
From the moment the lights went up on stage, I knew I was
about to experience something really quite special. There was an
exquisite innocence and intimacy in the simple staging of Love
Story, with the small group of instrumentalists acting as a
backdrop, and the opening music number setting the emotional
pitch for the evening to come. This is no grandiose 'spectacular'
- but instead intelligent, intimate and genuinely tender: an
ultimately uplifting story of an ordinary couple whose love is
extraordinary - and elevated to quite another plane through the
music of gifted composer Howard Goodall. Endless undulating
melody carried the narrative forward and captured the hearts
and focus of its audience: there wasn't a dry eye in the house by
the end, and the standing ovation said it all. This is a musical
with something for everyone - the honesty and immediacy of the
characters enables you, young or old, to relate to, and be moved
by, their stories. I can't recommend it highly enough! ... Read more
Chris Mead
Love Story - brilliant !!!!!
I was fortunate enough to have a ticket for the opening night of Love Story at the Duchess theatre yesterday evening. It was absolutley brilliant!! The show is a wonderful adaptation with superb music and a totally engaging cast. i loved the intimacy of the theatre and the production was real class.
i would recommend bringing a hanky, we all had tears rolling down our faces. ... Read more
Richard Rogers
Love Story: musical theatre at its most intimate and best
If you like technical wizardry, glitz, glamour and brash over-statement, this show is not for you. But if you love memorable tunes, great performances and true emotion, then musical theatre doesn't come better. It all works beautifully because of the scale and intimacy. I loved this show. ... Read more
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