Hodge Joins London 'Boeing-Boeing' Cast, April 30-June 23

Patricia Hodge (the West End's Noises Off) will join Matthew Warchus' critically acclaimed production of Boeing-Boeing, taking on the role of Bertha, April 30-June 23. Boeing-Boeing, translated by Beverley Cross from Mark Camoletti's original, opened at the Comedy Theatre in February.

Press notes describe the show as, "Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, thought he could easily cope with his three air hostess fiancees.  It was all a question of timetables and a reliable, long-suffering housekeeper who reluctantly has the role of romantic air-traffic controller. When old school chum Robert arrives, Bernard relishes the chance to show his wide-eyed friend his first-class operation at work.  Unfortunately, schedules change, flights are delayed and a new turbo-charged Boeing aircraft is introduced:  chaos ensues in this hysterical whirl of mayhem and matchmaking."

Boeing-Boeing is currently booking through October 20. Of the current cast, Roger Allam, Mark Rylance, Daisy Beaumont and Michelle Gomez are expected to continue in their roles through June 23. Further recasting will be announced shortly.

Boeing-Boeing's creative team includes Rob Howell (set design), Hugh Vanstone (lighting), Claire van Kampen (original music), Simon Baker (sound), and Bruno Tonioli (curtain call).  Boeing-Boeing is produced in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions, ACT Productions, Matthew Byam Shaw, Robert G Bartner and Bob Boyett.

Performances of Boeing-Boeing are Monday - Saturday at 7:30pm, with Saturday matinees at 3:00pm until June 23 and Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:30pm from June 28. There is also an assisted performance Tuesday, May 22, at 7:30pm, captioned by Stagetext. The Comedy Theatre is at Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DN, and tickets are £15 - £45.00, plus concessions. For tickets, call the box office at 0870 0606637.

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