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The Way Old Friends Do

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The new comedy about devotion, desire and Dancing Queens.

In 1988, two Birmingham school friends tentatively came out: one as gay, the other - more shockingly - as an ABBA fan. Thirty years later, they reunite to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag. Can their friendship survive the tribulations of a life on the road; one full of platform boots, fake beards, and a distractingly attractive stranger?
Simultaneously tender and laugh-out loud funny, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone.

Written by and starring Ian Hallard (The Boys In The Band), and directed by Mark Gatiss (The Unfriend, Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor

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Dates
17 Aug - 9 Sept
Venue
Criterion Theatre
Running Time
TBC
Latecomer Policy
Latecomers may not be admitted.
Age Recommendations
14+
Warnings
TBC

Cast

  • Andrew Horton

    Christian

  • Anton Tweedale

    Edward

  • Donna Berlin

    Sally

  • Ian Hillard

    Peter

  • Miriam Margolyes

    Voice of Nan
  • AN OLGA PRODUCTION FOR ITV. THIS IMAGE IS EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 ON TUESDAY 31ST AUGUST 2010. B Paul Ob�Grady returns to ITV for an exciting new prime time show. B Paul will shareB his unique views on the week; meet some of the worldb�s biggest stars as well as home-grown talent including his favourite soap stars. B There will be crazy games,B stuntsB and big song and dance routines as well asB few special surprises and Paul will be touch with viewers across the land live via Skype PHOTOGRAPHER: NICKY JOHNSTON COPYRIGHT ITV

    Paul OGrady

    Voice of Radio DJ

  • Rose Shalloo

    Jodie

  • Sara Crowe

    Mrs Campbell

VENUE INFORMATION

Criterion Theatre

Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly St. James's London W1J 9HR

The Criterion is an independent theatre located on Picadilly Circus in London’s West End. The Criterion is on Piccadilly Circus south-east side, by The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (Eros). The theatre entrance faces the statue. Piccadilly Circus tube station, exit 4, brings you to the front of the theatre.

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Underground and Train

Piccadilly Circus (1 minute walk) - Piccadilly Line and Bakerloo Line Leicester Square (Approx 10 minute walk) - Piccadilly Line and Northern Line Green Park (Approx 10 minute walk) - Piccadilly Line and Victoria Line. This station has step free access to street level.

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Bus

Regent Street / St James - Outside Tesco 12, 88, 94, 453, N3, N15. Regent Street / St James - Outside Tesco 6, 9, 139, 159, N9, N18, N97, N109, N136. Haymarket / Jermyn Street R - Outside TigerTiger 6, 9, 139, N9, N15, N13.

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FAQS

The cloakroom is currently closed due to security and Covid-19 secure considerations.  Consequently they are unable to accommodate large bags or suitcases and advise patrons to bring with them only essential, handbag size, bags.  There are a number of left luggage facilities in the Piccadilly Circus area -  location, availability and pricing information can be found through an internet search for local companies.

There are bars situated on the Dress Circle and Stalls auditorium levels.  Drinks may be taken into the auditorium and staff can offer assistance purchasing beverages if customers are unable to access the bar areas.  You can also pre-order via the CrowdEngage pre-show text sent out on the day of your booking to pre-order for at seat service.

Please be aware that if you arrive late to the theatre you may be asked to wait for a suitable break before entering the auditorium, which may be the interval. You may be asked to sit in different seats to those which you originally booked until the interval in order to minimise disruption to those customers already inside the auditorium.

If you leave the auditorium during the performance to use the toilet, bar, or for any other reason you may have to wait until a suitable break in the performance before being able to re-enter. This may be the interval.

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