Immersive new production of STILL LIFE to play in Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Grand Saloon Bar
Photo credit: Andreas Lambis
Still Life, the play that inspired Brief Encounter, will come to life in an immersive new production in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane’s Grand Saloon Bar for one week only from 8-12 September, it has been announced.
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!
Directed by Tam Williams, Still Life was originally staged in the Waterwheel Bar at The Mill at Sonning Theatre in Berkshire. This production will feature Alasdair Craig (Sunny Afternoon, UK tour) as Alec Harvey, Rachel Pickup (Springwood, Hampstead Theatre) as Laura Jesson, Elizabeth Elvin (The Mousetrap, West End) as Myrtle, Antony Jardine (Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall) as Albert/Stanley/Bill/Johnnie), and Emily Panes (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, West End) as Beryl/Mildred/DollyYoung Man.
Whatever you do, don’t miss this strictly BRIEF engagement!