La Cage aux Folles (2009)
| Synopsis | The Production | Photographs | Reviews |
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Synopsis
The idyllic existence of Georges (Steven Pacey) and the dazzling drag artiste Albin (Graham Norton), star of the La Cage aux Folles club, is threatened when Georges’ son Jean-Michele (Stuart Neal) announces his engagement to the daughter of a right-wing politician (Iain Mitchell), who wants to close down the local colourful nightlife! With a visit from the prospective in-laws imminent, they all decide to take drastic action to hide their lifestyle…but can they keep it up? La Cage aux Folles is a timeless and deliciously funny tale of family values, unconditional love, and above all, the need to be proud of who we are.
Text from Promotional Material
Announcements:
| DATE | SOURCE | Byline |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2008 | The Stage, Norton in line to make West End debut |
Alistair Smith |
| November 23, 2008 | Playbill, Graham Norton and Steven Pacey to Join London Cast of La Cage Revival |
Mark Shenton |
| November 27, 2008 | Official London Theatre, Norton joins La Cage |
Carolyn Bishop |
| November 27, 2008 | What’s On Stage, Graham Norton Drags up for La Cage Stage Debut |
Terri Paddock |
| November 27, 2008 | The Stage, Norton to make West End theatre debut in La Cage aux Folles |
Lalayn Baluch |
| November 27, 2008 | Pink News, Graham Norton to join La Cage Aux Folles Next Year |
Tony Grew |
| November 27, 2089 | Contactmusic.com, Graham Norton is unveiled in… |
Matthew Amer |
Publicity and News:
Ambassador Theatre Group Magazine, Spring 2009, pages 4-5, includes an interview with Graham Norton, and features two photographs of Steven (top, right, page 5). See below:
| DATE | SOURCE | Byline |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2009 | Official London Theatre, Show goes on following Norton rib break |
Matthew Amer |
The Production
La Cage aux Folles was revived in 2008 by the Menier Chocolate Factory, and then was later transferred, on October 20, 2008, to the Playhouse Theatre. The production closed January 2, 2010.
The roles of Albin and Georges have been re-cast in London every three months with well-known actors to keep the production fresh and public interest high. Television personality Graham Norton took over the role of Albin on January 19, 2009, alongside Steven Pacey as Georges.
They were succeeded on May 4, 2009, by Roger Allam as Albin and Philip Quast reprising his role of Georges from the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Text from Wikipedia
La Cage aux Folles was in 2 acts, with one interval.
Dates
19 January – 2 May, 2009 (extended from 25 April, 2009)
Times
Monday – Saturday 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm
Ticket Prices
Stalls £54 – £39.50
Dress Cirlce £54 – £39.50
Upper Circle £29.50 – £17.50
Cabaret Tables £58.50
Premium Seats £56.50
Programmes £3
Cast:
| CAST | CHARACTER |
|---|---|
| Steven Pacey | Georges |
| Graham Norton | Albin |
| Stuart Neal | Jean-Michel |
| Iain Mitchell | M. Renaud, Edouard Dindon |
| Jason Pennycooke | M.Renaud |
| Adrian Der Gregorian | Francis |
| Alicia Davies | Anne |
| Abigail McKern | Mme. Renaud, Mme. Dindon |
| Tracie Bennett | Jacqueline |
|
Nolan Frederick Nicholas Cunningham Darren Carnall Gary Murphy Dane Quixall Ben Bunce |
Les Cagelles Chantal Hanna Mercedes Bitelle Angelique Phaedra |
| Ben Derry | Etienne |
| Leanne Harwood | Colette |
| Robert Maskell | Tabarro |
Creatives:
| CREATIVES | |
|---|---|
| Writer | Harvey Fierstein (based on the play by Jean Poiret) |
| Music and Lyrics | Jerry Herman |
| Director | Terry Johnson |
| Lighting Design | Nick Richings |
| Sound Design | Gareth Owen |
| Music Supervision & Orchestrations Musical Director |
Jason Carr Michael Haslam |
| Choreography | Lynne Page |
| Set Design | Tim Shortall |
| Costume Design | Matthew Wright |
| Wig & Makeup Design | Richard Mawbey |
Song List:
Act I
Prelude
We Are What We Are – Les Cagelles and Company
A Little More Mascara – Albin and Company
With Anne on My Arm – Jean-Michel
With You on My Arm – Georges and Albin
The Promenade
Song on the Sand – Georges
La Cage aux Folles – Albin, Les Cagelles and Company
I Am What I Am – Albin
Act II
Song on the Sand – Georges and Albin
Masculinity – Georges, Albin and Townspeople
Look Over There – Georges
Cocktail Counterpoint (aka “Dishes”) – Georges, Mme Dindon, Jean-Michel Dindon and Jacob
The Best of Times – Albin, Jacqueline and Patrons
Look Over There (Reprise) – Jean-Michel and Georges
The Finale
Photographs
Space dictates that we have only included photos featuring Steven Pacey.
Photo: promotional leaflets , uncredited
Photo: Broadwayworld.com, uncredited
Reviews
The performances are first class, and I would be thrilled to catch Norton, Pacey or Pennycooke in any other stage show.
Dooyoo, Essexgirl2006
| DATE | SOURCE | REVIEWER | STAR RATING |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 January, 2009 | West End Whingers | not rated | |
| 23 January, 2009 | Compare Theatre Tickets | not rated | 2 March, 2009 | My Fleeting Fancies | Feigned Mischief | not rated |
| 19 March, 2009 | Dooyoo | Essexgirl2006 | not rated | 28 October, 2009 | Horizon – Blake’s 7 Appreciation Society | Clare Juland | not rated |
Please note: The terms Menier Chocolate Factory, the Playhouse Theatre, and others associated with this production, as well as all associated graphics, logos, and/or other tradermarks, tradenames or copyrights are the property of David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, David Ian Productions, Tulchin/Bartner, The Ambassador Theatre Group, Jamie Hendry, Matthew Mitchell and David Mirvish and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the owners and neither that entity nor any of its affiliates have licensed or endorsed us to sell tickets, goods and or services in conjunction with their events.
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