The story of cabaret owner Georges and his lover, the club’s leading drag artiste Albin caused as much of a sensation when was revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory last year as it did in 1983 in New York, when it won six Tonys and three Drama Desk Awards. The story of cabaret club owner Albin and his lover, the club’s leading drag artiste Albin, whose idyllic family life is threatened by the arrival of an extreme right wing politician. Not only does the man want to close all of France’s more ‘immoral’ nightspots, but his daughter is engaged to Georges’ son Jean-Michel. With a visit from the prospective in-laws imminent, Georges and his son must take drastic action to conceal their real lives, but it proves difficult to convince Albin to change his ways.

Starring West End stalwarts Roger Allam and Philip Quast, La Cage Aux Folles is proving as big a hit in the West End as it had during its sensational run at the Menier, boasting an incredible cast of beautiful Cagelles, eye-popping choreography and some hilarious and truly moving performances. Winning the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Revival, La Cage Aux Folles includes such musical classics as The Best of Times and the anthem I Am What I Am.

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Hodge and Lawson Return to La Cage

Olivier Award winner Douglas Hodge will return to the Playhouse Theatre as ‘Albin’, the star turn of the La Cage nightclub when he appears as his alter-ego, drag queen ‘Zaza’. The producers of La Cage Aux Folles are also delighted to welcome back Denis Lawson as club owner and Albin’s lover ‘Georges’. The pair will return for a strictly limited 5 week season from 30th November 2009 as the show celebrates its first birthday at the Playhouse Theatre. The original London revival opened in January 2008 at the Menier Chocolate Factory with critical acclaim for Douglas Hodge’s portrayal of ‘Albin’.
A Colourful Story Georges and Albin have colourful lives. Georges is master of ceremonies, whilst his partner Albin is the flamboyant drag queen 'Zaza' at hot St Tropez nightclub La Cage. When Georges grown-up son arrives home with the news that he is getting married to the daughter of a conservative politician their idyllic existence is threatened; especially when the prospective father-in-law’s goal is to close down the local drag clubs!
Praise and Awards Since transferring to the West End 12 months ago the show has received many rave reviews and awards, including a Lawrence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Douglas Hodge won Best Actor, whilst Denis Lawson was nominated for the role of Georges. With the old team back together the Christmas performances are not to be missed!
	Christmas Schedule. Monday 21st Dec at 7.30pm Tuesday 22nd Dec at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Wednesday 23rd Dec at 7.30pm Thursday 24th Dec at 2.30pm Friday 25th Dec no performance Saturday 26th Dec at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Sunday 27th Dec no performance Monday 28th Dec at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Tuesday 29th Dec at 7.30pm Wednesday 30th Dec at 2.30pm and 7.30pm Thursday 31st Dec at 2.30pm Friday 1st Jan at 7.30pm Saturday 2nd Jan at 2.30pm and 7.30pm LA CAGE AUX FOLLES BOOKING

Posted by Ben on Tuesday 13th October 2009 at 8:56AM

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