La Cage Aux Folles extends its run and announces new cast.
PRESS RELEASE
- La Cage aux Folles extends its award-winning run at the Playhouse Theatre until Saturday January 9th 2010.
- Graham Norton and Steven Pacey to extend their run in La Cage aux Folles until Saturday May 2nd 2009.
- Double Olivier award-winning actor Roger Allam to take over the role of Albin from May 4th 2009.
- Original cast member and triple Olivier award-winning actor Philip Quast returns as Georges from May 4th 2009.
- Press night will be held on Monday May 11th at 7.30pm
Following the record-breaking success of La Cage aux Folles, the Producers are delighted to announce the glamorous musical comedy will extend its run at the Playhouse Theatre until January 9th 2010. Tickets will be released for sale on Monday March 16th.
Stepping into the sequined shoes of La Cage aux Folles star Albin is acclaimed actor Roger Allam. He takes over the role from Graham Norton. Roger Allam will be joined by Olivier award winning actor Philip Quast, who played the role of Georges when the production first opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory in November 2007.
Roger Allam has appeared at the National Theatre in Democracy, The Cherry Orchard, Albert Speer and Summerfolk. He is an Associate Artist of the RSC where his classical roles include: Mercutio, Oberon/Theseus, Brutus, Toby Belch and Macbeth. He is no stranger to dressing in drag, having won an Olivier Award for Best Actor in 2002 for his role as Captain Terri Dennis in Privates on Parade at the Donmar. He also won an Oliver for Best Supporting Actor in the National Theatre production of Money.
Philip Quast has three Olivier Awards to his name, having been honoured for Best Male Performance three times: for South Pacific in 2002, The Fix in 1998, and Sunday in the Park with George in 1990. He has also performed in Sweeney Todd at the Royal Festival Hall, Evita, The Cherry Orchard and Democracy.
Philip Quast and Roger Allam will appear in La Cage aux Folles until August 26th 2009. Further casting will be announced in due course.
For further information please contact The Corner Shop PR on 020 7494 3665 or email info@thecornershoppr.com
La Cage aux Folles
Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5DE
Director - Terry Johnson
Choreographer - Lynne Page
Set Design - Tim Shortall
Costume Design - Matthew Wright
Lighting Design – Nick Richings
Sound Design – Gareth Owen
Wigs and Make-up - Richard Mawbey
Musical Supervisor & Orchestrations - Jason Carr
Musical Director – Michael Haslam
Box Office: 0870 060 6631
Website: www.lacagelondon.com
