ROCK OF AGES
Rock of Ages is the hit Broadway jukebox musical comedy which is set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip. The story centres on Drew who is a busboy and aspiring rocker who goes in search of his dreams to Los Angeles’ most famous rock club, where he meets Sherrie who has just arrived from Kansas.
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Rock of Ages features glam-rock music from Bon Jovi, Journey, Whitesnake, Poison and Pat Benatar with over 20 hits including “Sister Christian”, “I Wanna Rock”, “We’re Not Gonna Take It”, “Come on Feel the Noize”, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”, “The Final Countdown” and “Don’t Stop Believin’” , “Dead or Alive”, “We Built This City”, “I Wanna Know What Love Is” and “The Final Countdown”.
A Hollywood screen adaptationof Rock of Ages starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand and Julianne Hough is currently in production.
Comedian, television, radio presenter and occasional singer Justin Lee Collins will play the role of Bourbon Bar owner and ageing hippy Dennis Dupree (played in the original LA stage show by Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass and in the forthcoming film by Alec Baldwin). He is joined by Shayne Ward who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. Shayne is playing the role of over the top heavy metal superstar Stacey Jaxx (played by Tom Cruise in the new film version and James Carpinello in the original Broadway cast).
Oliver Tompsett (Wicked!, Mamma Mia) and Natalie Andreou will play the leads of small-town boy and girl Drew and Sherrie and Simon Lipkin (Nicky/Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q) will be playing Lonny the wise-cracking narrator.
The full cast is for Rock of Ages is Justin Lee Collins/Dennis Dupree: Shayne Ward/ Stacee Jaxx/Father: Oliver Tompsett/Drew: Natalie Andreou/Sherrie: Simon Lipkin/Lonny: Rohan Tickell/Hertz: Rachel McFarlane/Justice/Mother: Jodie Jacobs/Regina Candi: Sandy Moffat/Franz and Nathan Amzi/Mayor/Paul Gill. They wll be joined by Grant Anthony, Cordelia Farnworth, Twinnie-Lee Moore, Andrew Spillett, Amy Thornton, , Carly Mercedes Dyer, Ian McIntosh, Jamie Muscato, Zizi Strallen and Dylan Turner.
The show is currently playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Book tickets here for Rock of Ages which is booking until 20th October 2012.
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Tuesday-Friday 19:30 : Friday 20:30: Saturday 20:00: Sunday 19:00 Matinees Saturday at 16:00 & Sunday at 15:30
HOW TO GET TO ROCK OF AGES
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue,
London, WC2H 8DP
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Tube : Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden Train: Charing Cross |
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8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176 |
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This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link. |
DISABLED ACCESS TO ROCKOF AGES
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nfrared system with 20 headsets and 15 neck loops. Collect from the foyer sweet kiosk |
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Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium |
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Spaces for 4 wheelchairs in Boxes A and B which are down 3 steps off corridor to the left of box office. You will need help negotiating the steps. Transfer seating available to row A4 - 10 in the Royal Circle - entrance is level from the foyer. |
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Royal Circle level close to boxes A & B |
