Event

Follies National Theatre Live

Stephen Sondheims legendary musical is staged for the first time at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas.

New York, 1971. Theres a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, its directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors).

Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheims previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.
Runtime: 155 minutes, no intermission.

5 stars out of 5

Jaw-droppingly great.
Independent

Unmissable. Razzmatazz, poignancy and cracking songs.
Daily Telegraph

Imelda Staunton is unforgettable in Sondheims showbiz stunner.
Guardian