Anyone who loves musical theatre has to go and see this show! It is in previews at the Gielgud Theatre at the moment and the press night is on Wednesday. Book tickets at this link here. The show is written by two Americans - Peter Sham (book and lyrics) and Brad Carroll (music) and is directed by the brilliant Ian Talbot. This is the first big show for Sham and Carroll and it is already playing to standing ovations in the previews.
The leads are Matthew Kelly (Henry), Joanna Riding (Maria Merelli), Damien Humbly (Max), Michael Matus (Tito), Sophie-Louise Dann (Diana) and Cassidy Janson as Maggie.
It is based on a stage play by Ken Ludwig, which is extremely well known in the USA. Although it means little to us here it makes not the slightest difference, this is an hilarious comedy full of heart. I will say no more in case I give anything more away.
