Christopher Luscombe's critically acclaimed production of Alan Bennett's smash-hit comedy The Madness Of George III transfers to the West End for a strictly limited eleven week season following a hugely successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath. David Haig stars as troubled King George III alongside Clive Francis, Beatie Edney and Madhav Sharma.
Originally premiering at the National Theatre in 1991, this epic drama skilfully combines drama, politics and humour in a vivid portrait of English history. The play went on to become an international sensation and was made into an award-winning film in 1994 starring Nigel Hawthorne and Helen Mirren.
The third Hanoverian king of Great Britain, George III founded the Royal Academy of Arts, was a passionate advocate of science, literature and music and fathered fifteen children. Sadly he is best remembered today for his recurrent bouts of lunacy. Subjected to the appallingly cruel medical treatment of the day and assailed by power struggles between politicians and his scheming son, George remains throughout an intensely sympathetic character - melancholy, moving, witty and finally triumphant.
Running Time
2 hours 25 minutes
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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