So long, farewell! End Of The Rainbow finished at Trafalgar Studios 1 on May 21, 2011

End Of The Rainbow is now showing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

15 May 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
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End Of The Rainbow

End Of The Rainbow at Trafalgar Studios 1

So long, farewell! End Of The Rainbow finished at Trafalgar Studios 1 on May 21, 2011

End Of The Rainbow is now showing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

15 May 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
More info

Why see End Of The Rainbow?

Set in London in 1968 and featuring her most memorable songs including The Man That Got Away, Come Rain or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and Somewhere Over the Rainbow. In her hotel room, with a new young fiancé at her side, Garland battles with drugs and alcohol as she undertakes an exhausting series of concerts at the Talk of the Town in a bid to reclaim her crown as the greatest talent of her generation.

Despite a series of failed marriages and a ruined Hollywood career, she remains a tough and remarkable woman, armed with a legendary razor-sharp wit and a real understanding of the demons that possess her.

Yet, within six months, she will be dead at the age of just 47, her body wrecked by the legendary amounts of drink & drugs she had been consuming since a teenager.

Featuring a breathtaking performance by Tracie Bennet the production features several of Garland's classic songs, including The Man That Got Away, Come Rain or Come Shine, The Trolley Song and Somewhere Over the Rainbow, with a live onstage band.

Key Information

Audience

End Of The Rainbow is suitable for audiences aged 12 and upwards.

Run Time

Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission.

Dates

Finished 21 May 2011

Cast

Tracie Bennett as 'Judy Garland'
Hilton McRae as Anthony
Stephen Hagan as Mickey Deanes
Robin Browne as Radio Interviewer, Porter and Stage Manager

Creative

Written by Peter Quilter
Directed by Terry Johnson
Designed by William Dudley
Lighting by Simon Corder
Sound by Gareth Owen
Musical direction by Gareth Valentine

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Oldcolner

Unbelievable outstanding and amazing

Unbelieveable that no one has written a review of this our de force. I thought it was a drama as much as a musical and Tracie Bennett gives her all in an outstanding performance that fully merits the standing ovation she got. She sings and speaks like the original and takes us on an emotional rollercoaster with a small but very effective cast of 3 and a small band. How she didnt get the Olivier award (for drama!)I dont know. The seats were great and everyone had wonderful views as its a small coliseum type layout theatre. I looks like it will finish here on May 21 so get along quickly Even Craig Revel Horward says its amazing on you tube. Dont miss it. By far the best of the four shows we saw in London early April. ... Read more
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