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The Philanthropist @ Trafalgar Studios directed by Simon Callow (until 22 July)
London on 12 - 31 May - 2.30pm, 7.30pm


Out in the real world the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated and Englands most treasured writers are being murdered one by one! Back in the cosy bubble of university life, a bachelor don anguishes over sex, marriage, anagrams, and the meaning of life. Did someone suggest academics were out of touch? Christopher Hampton's most celebrated hit play returns to the West End. Simon Callows new production stars: Matt Berry (The IT Crowd, Toast of London), Simon Bird(The Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner), Lily Cole (Ab Fab The Movie), Charlotte Ritchie(Call the Midwife ) and Tom Rosenthal (Friday Night Dinner). Christopher Hamptons finest play Evening Standard A gloriously, gloriously funny play' Sunday Times This production features the firing of a gun and a loud gunshot. ★★★★ Simon Bird and Lily Cole are a treat in this intellectually witty, emotionally acute tragi-comedy Daily Telegraph Simon Bird is hilarious as he leads a stellar comic cast Radio Times Biting satire The Week A smart college comedy - I love the play The Guardian

Tickets : £ 26.50 Tickets

Address : Trafalgar Studios
14 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DY

Telephone : 0844 871 7632

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