The Way Old Friends Do
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Why go and see it?
Simultaneously tender and laugh-out loud funny, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone.
Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
A new comedy about devotion, desire and dancing queens.
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Theatre Royal Brighton
Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Tue - Sat at 19:45
Thu at 14:30
In the late 1980s, two Birmingham school friends tentatively come out: one as gay, the other - more shockingly - as an ABBA fan. Thirty years later, they reunite to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag. Can their friendship survive the tribulations of a life on the road; one full of platform boots, fake beards and a distractingly attractive stranger?
Written by and starring Ian Hallard (The Boys In The Band), this world premiere is directed by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who, The League of Gentlemen). Cast includes Donna Berlin (Doctors) James Bradshaw (Endeavour), Sara Crowe (Olivier Award winner for Private Lives), Andrew Horton (Jupiter’s Legacy) and Rose Shalloo (Malory Towers). Featuring the voices of Miriam Margolyes and Paul O'Grady.
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Writer & Cast
Ian Hallard
Director
Mark Gatiss
Sally
Donna Berlin
Edward
James Bradshaw
Mrs Campbell
Sara Crowe
Christian
Andrew Horton
Jodie
Rose Shalloo
Understudy
Anton Tweedale
Understudy
Toby Holloway
Understudy
Tariye Peterside
Voice of Nan
Miriam Margolyes
Voice of Radio DJ
Paul O’Grady
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Brighton Rail Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
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Theatre Royal Brighton has entertained audiences for over 217 years. This Grade II* listed building is one of the oldest theatres in the country and continues to delight audiences with pre and post West End shows.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Tue - Sat at 19:45
Thu at 14:30
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