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Following a sell-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Marber’s revival of Tom Stoppard’s award-winning play Travesties transfers to the West End. Starring Tom Hollander as Henry Carr, the war-time comedy received rave reviews from audiences and critics alike Opening at London’s Apollo Theatre, Travesties begins preview performances on February 3^rd 2017.

Set primarily in Zürich, Switzerland, Travesties follows English diplomat Henry Carr during the First World War. Living in the city, Henry surrounds himself with beloved characters, including communist revolutionary Lenin, Tristan Tzara and Irish writer James Joyce – as well as Gwendolen and Cecily from Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Henry knows he was Algernon in a production of the play, but as this dazzling comedy reaches a mind-boggling climax, you begin to wonder just what he truly remembers – or misremembers.

Premiering at the Aldwych Theatre in 1974 before transferring to Broadway, Travesties was first directed by Peter Wood, with the original production scooping the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and the Tony Award for Best Play. Last seen at the Savoy Theatre in 1993, this revival is the first in over 20 years. Travesties opens at the Apollo Theatre, beginning performances in February 2017.

Cast and Creative

Patrick Marber directs the revival, with previous directing credits including Closer at the National, Lyric Theatre and Broadway, Three Days in the Country at the National Theatre and Dealer’s Choice, amongst many more. Travesties features design by Tim Hatley and lighting design by Neil Austin, with sound design and original music by Adam Cork.

Written by Academy and Tony Award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, Travesties is one in many of his plays that has been seen on the West End. One of the most performed dramatists around the world, Stoppard’s best-known plays include The Hard Problem, The Real Inspector Hound, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Arcadia and Shakespeare in Love.

Tom Hollander stars as Henry Carr, with previous theatre credits including A Flea in Her Ear, The Threepenny Opera, The Judas Kiss and Tartuffe, amongst many more. Hollander is also well-known for his screen appearances, including the recent Doctor Thorne, The Night Manager, Rev., About Time, Pirates of the Caribbean and Desperate Romantics. Further cast members include Amy Morgan as Gwendolen, Freddie Fox as Tristan Tzara, Clare Foster as Cecily, Forbes Masson as Lenin, Sarah Quist as Nadya and Peter McDonald as James Joyce, with Tim Wallers as Bennett.

Show Lengths and Times

Travesties opens at the Apollo Theatre London for preview performances beginning February 3^rd, with an official opening night on February 15^th 2017. The play is set to run until April 29^th 2017.

Show running time is 2 hours and 25 minutes, including an interval.

Suitable for Children?

Travesties may not be suitable for young children.

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