Irvine Barclay Theatre Screens the Best in British Theatre, 1/17-4/12

Now Orange County can catch some of the most talked-about shows in London, for just a fraction of the cost. Shot in High Definition, experience the best of British theatre up close and personal on the Barclay's giant screen.

The Royal National Theatre is unmatched for its scale, range of repertoire, and audience reach – employing more than 800 people and performing for more than 1.5 million people each year. Many of its hit productions transfer to commercial runs in London's West End and on Broadway. Irvine Barclay Theatre is the only venue in Orange County that is part of The National Theatre Live program.

Douglas C. Rankin, president of Irvine Barclay Theatre comments: "We are truly pleased to be able to partner with Arts Orange County in offering these incredible productions to audiences here in Orange County. The Royal National Theatre is one of the most important theatre companies in the English-speaking world, presenting an eclectic mix of new plays and classics." Richard Stein of Arts Orange County adds: "Audiences that came to our inaugural screening last October, got to see the National's hit show One Man Two Guvnors months before its Broadway opening this April. The program allows local audiences the opportunity to see the best in British theatre – and at movie theatre prices."

David Sabel, the producer of National Theatre Live, says: "Since its first season, which began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phédre starring Helen Mirren, over half a million people have now experienced the National's acclaimed work on movie screens around the world. The program continues to grow, giving an ever-widening audience an unprecedented opportunity to engage with our work."

For more information, visit www.thebarclay.org.

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