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Opening Night

★★★★ 'Captivating. Sheridan Smith shakes up musical theatre' The Guardian

BAFTA and two-time Olivier® award-winner Sheridan Smith delivers a performance like never before in this new musical about a theatre company barrelling towards their big opening night.   

 

Based on John Cassavetes' legendary 1970s film, the action centres around world-famous actress Myrtle Gordon who, while struggling with her starring role, is plunged into turmoil when she witnesses a fan being fatally hit by a car.  Deeply affected by the incident, the cast and crew rally around Myrtle as she battles her inner demons, confronts her past, and contemplates her future.


★★★★ 'Sheridan Smith is unstoppable - I was simply in awe of her. Extraordinary' Daily Mail

 

Opening Night features music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, alongside book and direction by Tony® and Olivier ® award-winner Ivo Van Hove.

 

‘Rufus Wainwright’s music reaches new heights’ Independent

 

The cast also includes Hadley Fraser (The Lehman Trilogy), Shira Haas (Unorthodox), Nicola Hughes (Chicago), Amy Lennox (Cabaret), John Marquez (Pygmalion), and Benjamin Walker (American Psycho)

★★★★ 'Sheridan Smith is superb. There is truly nothing else like it' Time Out

Now playing at the Gielgud Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Address

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR

Cancellation Policy

No refunds or exchanges after booking

Good To Know

Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18years old.

 

Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.

Suitable For Children

Recommended for ages 14+

Times

Booking From: Wednesday 6 March 2024
Booking Until: Saturday 27 July 2024

Where Do I Go

GIELGUD THEATRE
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR

Gielgud Theatre

Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR

Latest customer reviews

  • Great disappointment

    2 May 2024

    Couldn’t make head nor tail of the storyline. At half time we considered going home but thought again reasoning that it had to get better. It didn’t! At one point the music was so loud I thought it would burst my eardrums. The cast all had great voices and Sheridan played the part well we just couldn’t understand the narrative so that’s down to the writers. As we left the general comment from audience was “crap”

    Jude Confirmed ticket purchaser

  • 18 April 2024

    Impressive performances in the wake of very poor reviews. However this cannot make up for the fundamental lack of a strong narrative and story development and the underwhelming music in the main

    William Hill Confirmed ticket purchaser

  • What a waste

    11 April 2024

    Sheridan Smith is amazing. The cast were great. The musicians were excellent. What a shame they had to perform this terrible turkey of a play/musical. It was such a waste of the talent on stage.

    Jill W Confirmed ticket purchaser

  • 😔

    10 April 2024

    If it ad been on the tv would have just turned over. Understood what was going on but couldn't care. Sheridan and the cast must be hating preforming it.No decent songs either to help it out

    Robert L Confirmed ticket purchaser

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