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IN CELEBRATION

This production began performances on 5th July and closed on 15th September 2007.

A piece of serious theatre about issues that matter? A welcome sight in the West End.

Financial Times

David Storey's modern classic took audiences by storm at the Royal Court in the 1960s and established him as one of the country's most powerful playwrights. Three brothers - Andrew, Colin and Steven - return home to the northern roots of their childhood for a family reunion. Although they have returned to celebrate, the explosive complexities of family life and long-held grievances are unlikely to improve the chances of a decent party. Compelling and emotionally thrilling, In Celebration is an exploration of family love and of how the consequences of best intentions can threaten to destroy treasured hopes and dreams.

The acting is excellent in this moving piece of compelling drama

Mail on Sunday

In Celebration received its world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre in 1969 and subsequently Lindsay Anderson directed a film version with a cast including Alan Bates, James Bolam, Constance Chapman, Brian Cox, Gabrielle Dray and Bill Owen.

A fine play, richly satisfying.

The Guardian

CAST

ORLANDO BLOOM – Steven

TIM HEALY – Mr Shaw

LYNDA BARON – Mrs Burnett

DEARBHLA MOLLOY – Mrs Shaw

PAUL HILTON – Andrew

GARETH FARR – Colin

CIARAN MCINTYRE – Reardon

CREATIVES

DAVID STOREY – Playwright

ANNA MACKMIN – Director

LEZ BROTHERSTON – Designer

MARK HENDERSON – Lighting

STEPHEN WARBECK – Music 

JOHN LEONARD – Sound

SCARLETT MACKMIN – Choreographer

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