THE INVISIBLE MAN
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON 13TH FEBRUARY 2011
The Invisible Man at the Menier Chocolate Factory is H G Wells’s classic retold in a comedy music hall spectacular which is full of magical entertainment. It is set in the rustic village of Iping where the local inhabitants recount the mysterious happenings of the week that the sinister and unsociable Griffin arrived wrapped in bandages. This story combines tongue-in-cheek humour with amazing special effects and illusions.
An all star cast has now been announced including Maria Friedman - Stephen Sondheim Prom, Anna in The King and I, Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd , The Woman in White in the West End and on Broadway, Ragtime, Chicago, Passion and Maria Friedman Re-Arranged: John Gordon Sinclair - Gregory in Gregory’s Girl, Absurd Person Singular, She Loves Me and The Producers: Gary Wilmot - The Wizard of Oz, Oliver, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Me and My Girl: Natalie Casey - Donna in the BBC’s Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Oklahoma! and Hobson’s Choice.
Also in the cast are Christopher Godwin Teddy Kempner, Jo Stone-Fewings, Gary Wilmot, Michael Beckley, Gerard Carey and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
The Invisible Man is directed by Ian Talbot, who was the Artistic Director of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre where he produced over 75 productions. Set Designs by Paul Farnsworth, Costume Designs by Matthew Wright, Lighting by Jason Taylor, Music by Steven Edis, Sound by Gareth Owen and Choreography by Sam Spencer-Lane.
Ken Hill's adaptation of H G Wells' classic The Invisible Man will include comedy music hall performance with magic and illusions by Paul Kieve whose previous stage credits include The Lord of the Rings and The Witches of Eastwick, Theatre of Blood and consultant to Derren Brown.
Suitable for ages 8+
THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED ON 13TH FEBRUARY 2011
HOW TO GET TO THE INVISIBLE MAN
Menier Chocolate Factory
53 Southwark Street
London SE1 1RU
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Tube: London Bridge (Borough High Street exit) - Jubilee & Northern Lines |
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RV1 and 381 |
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Parking on single yellow lines available after 18:30 and all day at weekends |
DISABLED ACCESS TO THE INVISIBLE MAN
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Customers with visual or hearing impairments qualify for concession rates for themselves plus a companion. There is no infra red or loop system, but the size of the venue means you can sit only a few feet away from performers |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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Wheelchair access into the building is via our main entrance on Southwark Street. The theatre can take one wheelchair per performance, located at the front of the auditorium with an excellent view of the stage. There will always be at least one space available next to the wheelchair space for a companion. |
