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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
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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
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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
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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
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😔
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
