La Cage Aux Folles at Bristol Hippodrome from 23 to 27 May 2017
West End and Broadway brings to you La Cage Aux Folles from Tuesday 23 May to Saturday 27 May 2017 at Bristol Hippodrome.
Based on a book by Harvey Fierstein, the production features music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
The central characters of La Cage Aux Folles, Georges and Albin are living a perfect and ideal life in the heart of St. Tropez. This may sound be glamorous but behind this scenario the wheel of happiness is about to abruptly stop as Jean-Michel, the son of Georges, announces that he is going to get engaged to the daughter of an evil, right-wing politician who is planning to kerb the social night life of the town. Hijinks are set to ensue when the parents will uncover the truth.
The cast includes West End star John Partridge whose extensive theatre credits include the West End productions of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium, Cats, Starlight Express and Chicago. Also very well known for playing the loveable Christian in BBC’s EastEnders for several years. The Broadway star Adrian Zmed whose credits include Blood Brothers, Grease and Falsettos as well as TV roles as Officer Vince Romano alongside William Shatner in the long running hit series T.J. Hooker and big screen credits including Johnny in Grease 2. Joining them is West End icon, Marti Webb. She received huge critical acclaim for Tell Me on a Sunday, a show specifically written for her by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black.
The show-stopping score includes The Best of Times, With You on My Arm and the iconic I Am What I Am.
Bill Kenwright presents to you his production of this beloved musical. This drama is an emotionally touching tale with some fun elements in it so that families can enjoy it in true sense. The show also has a score which include 'Song on the Sand', 'The Best of Times', and 'I Am What I Am'.
If you are looking for some pre-theatre dining or post performance drinks check out some of our recommended venues below:
The Rummer Hotel, All Saints Lane, Bristol, BS1 1JH
Aquila, 30-34 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1NR
The Jetty Restaurant Harbour Hotel, 53-55 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HT
Koh Thai, 7-9 Triangle South, Bristol BS8 1EY
Or if you fancy some fish and chips, head to Catch 22, 38 College Green, Bristol BS1 5SP