Still Life in the Grand Saloon Bar
Still Life’, the play that inspired ‘Brief Encounter’ is to come to life in an immersive new production in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Grand Saloon Bar.
With Noël Coward’s life-size bronze looking on from the balcony, diners will be transported back to the tearoom of Milford Junction railway station.
Brought to you by Bob and Co. & Wild Pursuit Theatre, Coward’s play turns a chance meeting between two married strangers into one of the most iconic love stories ever told between suburban housewife Laura Jesson and an idealistic doctor, Alec Harvey, who, after a brief encounter, continue to meet at the station cafe over the course of several weeks.
The audience will enjoy table service in one of the most stunning Regency rooms in London accompanied by live music.
Later adapted into Sir David Lean’s classic British film, ‘Brief Encounter’, this unique experience combines live music, a delicious afternoon tea and champagne, and a five-strong cast to bring the definitive whirlwind romance to life in amongst the diners!
Whatever you do, don’t miss this strictly BRIEF engagement!
The Cast: Alasdair Craig (Alec Harvey) recently played Larry Page in the 10th anniversary revival of ‘Sunny Afternoon’; Rachel Pickup (Laura Jesson) most recent theatre was the world premiere of ‘Springwood’ at Hampstead Theatre; Elizabeth Elvin (Myrtle) Her West End credits include ‘The Mousetrap’ (St Martin’s Theatre); Antony Jardine (Albert, Stanley, Bill, Johnnie) His credits include ‘Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution (County Hall); Emily Panes (Beryl, Mildred, Dolly, Young Man) was last seen in the West End in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’.
Director Tam Williams previously directed ‘Death Trap’, ‘Twelfth Night’, ‘Still Life’, ‘Hay Fever,’ ‘Blithe Spirit’ and ‘Private Lives’ at The Mill at Sonning.
Bob Benton – Producer founded Bob & Co in 2010. After a long career in the City, he decided to concentrate on his life-long interest in – and enthusiasm for – telling stories across a number of platforms.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Grand Saloon Bar, Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JF
Tuesday 8 – Saturday 12 September
