Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend

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This compelling solo show, written and performed by Mark Stratford, tells the story of the great Victorian actor-manager, Macready – the man to whom Charles Dickens dedicated Nicholas Nickleby.
A must for drama fans, this remarkable true tale captures the sheer joy, graft and tribulations of a life lived in theatre.
With passion, humour, emotion, and an array of characters, Stratford takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Victorian theatre and the extraordinary, yet conflicted life of Macready, from his first tentative steps on stage in a tatty country theatre to his final ever performance at the mighty Drury Lane!
Mark Stratford returns to the Jack Studio, following his critically acclaimed and sell-out performances of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH. Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 February 2025 at 7.30pm. Admission: £17, £15 concessions (suitable for 12+).

Box office: www.brockleyjack.co.uk or 0333 666 3366 (£1.80 fee for phone bookings only)

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