Allegra
A heartwarming new comedy
Why see Allegra?
Maureen Lipman Stars
Allegra is a brand-new comedy by the celebrated, Tony and Olivier Award-nominated playwright Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow). Coming to London's Harold Pinter theatre, Maureen Lipman (See How They Run, Coronation Street) has been announced for the world premiere. Her first major outing in two decades, Lipman is one of Britain's most beloved stage and screen actors, and Allegra marks a new collaboration with Quilter following their West End success with Rose.
What Is The Story?
Allegra is a woman whose joy is so abundant it refuses to stay contained. She breaks into song in kitchens, shops, streets and cafs. This spontaneity unsettles the calm in her sleepy village, and when police are called her protective brother and devoted carer are faced with a delicate dilemma; how do they protect her joy while appeasing the society around them?
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Maureen Lipman as Allegra
Further cast
John Middleton, Elizabeth Bower and Bailey Patrick
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- By Peter Quilter
- Directed and Choreographed by Stephen Mear
- Set and costume designed by Justin Williams
- Lighting designed by Samuel Biondolillo
- Sound designed by Russell Ditchfield
Reviews
Customer reviews
Susan Diab
It spoke to my soul
I loved this musical comedy. Warm, funny, deeply humane and timeless it spoke to my soul. Turning a miserable world on its head, Allegra’s refusal to accept the lie that life should be boring and negative shakes up ideas about what is ‘normal’ and advocates for a life vibrant with the beauty and power of the imagination. Maureen Lipman’s performance was bursting with talent and magic, effortlessly in command of a character who, whilst never conventional, demonstrated a way of living firmly on the side of joyousness. All the cast’s performances were superb, enabling a production with more brio and love than I have seen for a while. Delivering a straightforward message about the wrongness of medicalising extravagant personality this play resonated with everything I know - hard won - about what the world could be like if the narrow tramlines of acceptability were widened to let in variety, true diversity and all the colours of the rainbow that make up humankind. ... Read more
Liz
Opening night of Allegra
A wonderful show. Very funny with a cast who seemed to be really enjoying working together. Maureen Lipman was totally amazing. They just need to sort out some of the sound issues ... Read more
A brilliant, uplifting show
Went to see the opening night performance of Allegra at I had no idea what to expect.
It was a brilliant, uplifting show. Wonderful performance by Maureen Lipman and the rest of the cast.
Credit too to the set designers and all the crew.
Highly recommended. ... Read more
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