Aw, Shucks! Cabaret finished at Lyric Theatre on January 2, 2007

Cabaret

Cabaret at Lyric Theatre

Aw, Shucks! Cabaret finished at Lyric Theatre on January 2, 2007

Why see Cabaret?

"Rufus Norris' production is the most stunningly fresh and imaginative revival of a classic musical that I have ever seen. A musical masterpiece rediscovered in a masterpiece of a production"
The Independent

"Stunning. Nothing will prepare you for the raw overwhelming power. A fearless, frank production that magnificently renews a thrilling musical"
The Sunday Express.

"Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome, in cabaret, au cabaret, to cabaret!" This multi award-winning production of Kander and Ebb's landmark show CABARET turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a dark and sexually charged haven of decadence: its extraordinary and morally ambiguous inhabitants determined to keep up appearances as the real world prepares for the nightmarish chaos of war.

And at its heart is the legendary Sally Bowles who performs nightly at the infamous Kit Kat Klub in 'a shimmering masterpiece of a show guaranteed night after night! It's divine decadence darling!'

Cabaret, with book by Joe Matseroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, was based on John van Druten's play I am a Camera which in turn took its inspiration from Christopher Isherwood's Berlin stories. The multi award-winning musical was conceived in 1966, later becoming the 1972 film with Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey - the film was to win 8 Academy Awards. Cabaret was the second of Kander and Ebb's musical collaborations. Their other work together includes Chicago, Flora, The Red Menace, The Act,  The Rink, Steel Pier and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Dates
Opened: 22nd September 2006
Closed: 21st June 2008

Audience: This production of Cabaret is recommended as suitable for over 12s, subject to parental/teacher guidance, as the subject matter deals with adult themes and the staging includes some brief moments of nudity.

Run Time: Two hours 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Show Times

  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Matinee - - 3:00 - - 3:00 -
Evening 7:45

7:45

7:45 7:45 7:45 7:45 -

Reviews

Customer reviews

James Kelly

A couple of tips

Wonderful show, lots of energy. However two really important things to know; Don’t buy the pre-show food packs, the value for money is very poor. I bought mine before arriving and noticed almost nobody in the audience had them. The packs are tiny and not worth anywhere near the £50. There barely feed one person, let alone two. Secondly, the toilets issue, mentioned a few times on here. It’s a big problem as there are huge queues and you may spend the entire interval queuing and not enjoying the atmosphere. There aren’t enough and there are very small. ... Read more

Jayne Turner

Cabaret

Saw this show on Saturday. Absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to see it again. As well as the outstanding cast and the pre dancers and musicians the staff are the most accommodating and helpful people ever. ... Read more

Sue

Amazing Performances - Uncomfortable Seats

You enter from the basement and head to the bar area. There are performers entertaining you, they are fantastic but there isn't really enough room and the security are quite surly getting you to move back, especially as you have no idea what I going on at first! The show itself is brilliant, the Emcee and supporting dancers are spectacular. The atmosphere was fantastic and the waiting staff very attentive and professional. The only gripe I have is that at £200 a ticket for row C table seats it was not possible to sit straight with your legs under the table because of the ice bucket bracket and because they have squeezed too many seats in too tightly you could not move to the side because the person right next to you, (the seats are touching) was also trying to get comfortable. Sitting twisted in this way was very uncomfortable and detracted from our enjoyment. Rows A & B had much much more room between the tables. Avoid row C at all costs it is not worth the money. ... Read more

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