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53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU
Closed March 5, 2016
"Miss Smith had the audience howling with laughter."
The Daily Mail
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Back in London for the first time since 1966 - it's Funny Girl! Based on the life of Ziegfeld Follies performer and comedienne Fanny Brice and the role that crystallised Barbra Streisand's career! Star of British stage and screen Sheridan Smith will lead the resurrection of this charming, touching and belting musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory, with direction from multi-award winner Michael Mayer!
Funny Girl is the semi-biographical tale of Fanny Brice, a legendary vaudeville entertainer who rose to fame in 1920s and 30s America. Determined to become a big star, she headed into showbiz despite warnings from her mother and friends that she wasn't a 'typical beauty.'
Undeterred, she went on to become a film and stage actress, model, radio star and beloved comedienne filled with gusto and exuberance! But her troubled private life also hit the spotlight - her stormy relationship with the sophisticated Nicky Arnstein has many ups and downs, not least his gambling problem.
With a nostalgic but clever book from Isobel Lennart and music and lyrics from Jule Styne and Bob Merill, including hits such as 'Don't Rain on My Parade' and 'People', Funny Girl is the story of Fanny's rise to fame and her passionate relationship with Nicky and how the outcome of his terrible business decisions led her to take a minute and reflect on what's important in life.
Previews from: 20 November 2015
Opening night: 2 December 2015
May not be suitable for audience members under the age of 12 years of age
Yet to be announced
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Sheridan Smith as Fanny Brice
Maurice Lane as Mr Kenney
Darius Campbell as Nick Arnstein
Marilyn Cutts as Fanny's mother
Valda Aviks as Mrs. O'Malley
Natasha J Barnes as Emma/Mrs Meeker
Bruce Montague as Ziegfeld
Joel Montague as Eddie
Gay Soper as Mrs. Strakosh
Book by Isobel Lennart
Music and Lyrics by Jule Styne and Bob Merill
Directed by Michael Mayer
ENTERTAINING fun Comical!
Funny Girl is a hugely entertaining ride
Easily banishing the spectre of Streisand with a mile-a-minute comic performance, Sheridan Smith was a barely constrained burst of energy, who had the audience in the palm of her hand.
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Andrew Drummond
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
TS: “Loved it! I was pulled in by the exceptional acting”
Michael Mayer has directed a very emotional/stylish revival of FUNNY GIRL... more
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