Alison Steadman and Ruthie Henshall star in Thea Sharrock's new production of Blithe Spirit. Noel Coward's classic masterpiece of high spirits and ghostly goings-on, became one of the longest running comedies in the history of British theatre. With Coward's trademark wit and sophisticated banter dovetailed with moments of high humour, this sparkling revival is a winning combination that has rarely been bettered.
Author and socialite Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth decide to hold a seance as an after dinner entertainment. Expecting an evening of chicanery and wanting fodder for his next novel, Charles is shocked when the wildly eccentric medium Madame Arcati inadvertently conjures up the ghost of his deceased neurotic first wife, Elvira. Visible only to Charles, it seems Elvira wants her husband back by fair means or foul and hilarious confusion ensues as she tries to sabotage his life...
This sublime gem from the master of wit and irony is guaranteed to leave you laughing for more.
Address
The Apollo Theatre
31 Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 7EZ
Travel
Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176
Access
Wheelchair access to the auditorium is through double doors to the left of the upper circle entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue, where a wheelchair lift will take you down to the stalls. Please report to the Theatre Manager on arrival.
Transfer seating is available into any aisle seat and a maximum of 2 wheelchairs per performance can park at either end of row M in the stalls. Each wheelchair user must be accompanied by a helper.
A Sennheiser infra-red system with headsets is available for those with hearing difficulties. A deposit is required.
Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium and staff are also available to dog sit during the performance.
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