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Glory Ride
Gino Bartali, Tour de France winner and one of the most beloved Italian athletes of all time, had a secret life.
With his cycling career as a cover, Bartali cycled thousands of miles between cities across Italy. Hidden in the frame of his bike were falsified identity cards and other secret documents to help victims of the Second World War cross borders to safety from Mussolini’s fascist regime. His efforts saved hundreds of persecuted Jews and other refugees, many of whom were children.
Bartali was a local hero as well as a national figurehead, renowned in his community for his unwavering commitment to helping others. His story has a powerful message for audiences today about bravery, loyalty and doing the right thing regardless of the consequences.
Directed by Olivier-winner Kelly Devine, GLORY RIDE has been developed through workshops in New York and Los Angeles as well as a series of sold-out staged concerts in London last year at The Other Palace.
Don’t miss this chance to experience this incredible true story combining heist, history, humour, and humanity with a soaring new score by father and daughter team, Victoria and Todd Buchholz ★★★★★ The score… soars impressively as the collective cast unites to deliver some of the production’s best numbers.
- Access Information
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- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Duration
2 hours including Interval
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for ages 6 years and older
- Where Do I Go
The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NG
Charing Cross Theatre
Latest customer reviews
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My night with Glory Ride
27 July 2023
Wow I loved it!! I came not really knowing properly what it would be about and didnt expect it to be so moving or that it was a True Story!! Really enjoyed the show and all the cast were great :) Shame its ending in a few days but hope it comes back again somewhere else!!
Katy Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Excellent
26 July 2023
Had no clue as to the story when we went but was not disappointed - an amazing show & excellent acting
DipDa Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Terrible. Like a dress rehearsal.
26 July 2023
Dialogue and songs were awful. Singing was out of tune. Dance looked like people were still learning the moves. We left at the interval.
Rachel Confirmed ticket purchaser
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An intensive musical
25 July 2023
A real discovery : beautiful story, wonderful actors/singers. We were in the very heart of the second World War and we discovered Heroes and untold fates. A must see one! Thanks to Charing cross theatre and the clever choices of plays and shows.
Jean-Philippe Llored Confirmed ticket purchaser
