Lesley Vickerage

Never mind stepping out - the real wonder of this production is Anna-Jane Casey stepping in for the injured Tamzin Outhwaite at short notice. It's a plot twist worthy of the backstage shenanigans in Richard Harris's genial 1984 play about the members of a weekly tap class, and Casey's superb turn - and smooth integration into the ensemble - equally in keeping with its triumphant community spirit.

The London Theatre Guide is reporting that the West End production of 'GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING' will close earlier than expected on October 18th, 2008.

Adrian Dunbar will star as 'Vermeer' in 'GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING', a new play by David Joss Buckley, which will open in London at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Monday 29 September, following previews from 24 September, for a limited season ending on Saturday 1 November.

Adrian Dunbar will star as 'Vermeer' in 'GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING', a new play by David Joss Buckley, which will open in London at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on Monday 29 September, following previews from 24 September, for a limited season ending on Saturday 1 November.