The Real Thing 2010 - Articles Page 16

Opened: April 21, 2010
Closing: June 05, 2010

The Real Thing - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

The Real Thing is Tom Stoppard's comedy examining the complex nature of love, art and reality.



Henry is a successful and talented playwright married to Charlotte, an actress playing the lead in his current play about adultery. Her co-star and friend Max is married to Annie, also an actor. Henry and Annie have fallen in love but is it any more real than the subjects in Henry's play? As the story unravels, Henry discovers that love - 'the real thing' - can be unpredictable and painful.



The Real Thing premiered in London in 1982 and was produced on Broadway the following year, collecting several Tony Awards. The play was revived at the Donmar Warehouse in 2000 with a cast including Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, which transferred to the West End and Broadway.



This production of The Real Thing at the Old Vic stars Toby Stephens as Henry. Stephens was most recently seen on stage in A Doll's House at the Donmar Warehouse and previously in The Country Wife, Tartuffe, Betrayal and A Streetcar Named Desire in the West End. As well as numerous productions for the RSC, Stephens has many screen credits including the Bond film Die Another Day and TV dramas Jane Eyre, Cambridge Spies and The Camomile Lawn.



The Real Thing's author Tom Stoppard is one of Britain's most respected playwrights, with numerous awards to his name. He is the author of plays including Jumpers, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, The Coast Of Utopia, Hapgood, Arcadia and, most recently, Rock 'N' Roll. His writing for film includes the BAFTA and Oscar-winning Shakespeare In Love.


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The Real Thing - 2010 - West End Articles Page 16

CRY-BABY Makes Regional Premiere at New Line Theatre in St. Louis in 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 18, 2010


Stltoday.com reports that the New Line Theatre in St. Louis has secured the rights to the musical Cry-Baby, which had a short run on Broadway in 2008. The musical will takes it's regional debut bow in the Spring of 2010, according to the report.

People's Light & Theatre Co Closes ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, from September 12 - October 16, 2010 on the Main Stage. Jackson Gay directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

NY Neo-Futurists Present (un)afraid At The Living Theater, Opens 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2010


NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are pleased to present their final prime-time show of the season, (un)afraid, written and performed by Jill Beckman, Cara Francis, Ricardo Gamboa & Dan McCoy, directed by Rob Neill. (un)afraid will be presented at the historic Living Theater (21 Clinton St, NY 10002).

NY Neo-Futurists Present (un)afraid At The Living Theater, Opens 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2010


NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are pleased to present their final prime-time show of the season, (un)afraid, written and performed by Jill Beckman, Cara Francis, Ricardo Gamboa & Dan McCoy, directed by Rob Neill. (un)afraid will be presented at the historic Living Theater (21 Clinton St, NY 10002).

SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: October 8- October 10, 2010
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 10, 2010


Weekend movie box office estimates: October 8-October 10, 2010.

THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG at the Reprise Closes 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


Stephanie J. Block, Broadway star of '9 to 5: The Musical,' 'Wicked,' 'The Pirate Queen,' and 'The Boy From Oz,' will star opposite Jason Alexander, Artistic Director of Reprise Theatre Company, in 'They're Playing Our Song,' the opening production of the company's 2010-2011 season, playing September 28 to October 10 (press opening September 29) at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

NY Neo-Futurists Present (un)afraid At The Living Theater, Opens 10/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are pleased to present their final prime-time show of the season, (un)afraid, written and performed by Jill Beckman, Cara Francis, Ricardo Gamboa & Dan McCoy, directed by Rob Neill. (un)afraid will be presented at the historic Living Theater (21 Clinton St, NY 10002).

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer has announced a delightfully eclectic season of plays, music, poetry and comedy improv for Summer 2010.

Photo Flash: Tracie Bennett In END OF THE RAINBOW
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


Tracie Bennett will play Judy Garland in the West End premiere of Peter Quilter's End of the Rainbow. Directed by Terry Johnson, End of the Rainbow combines humour and heartbreak to capture both the drama of Garland's final performances in London and her controversial life off stage.

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


Theatricum Botanicum artistic director Ellen Geer has announced a delightfully eclectic season of plays, music, poetry and comedy improv for Summer 2010.

A FOX ON THE FAIRWAY Next for Signature Theatre's '10-'11 Season; Chess Closes 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2010


Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, today announced the company's 2010-2011 season of four musicals and three plays, with the innovative company producing three world premieres and one regional premiere.

Publik Theatre Closes Stoppard's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Sept. 25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2010


Publick Theatre Boston (http://www.publicktheatre.com), a resident company of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), will present Tom Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound September 2 - 25, 2010 (Previews are September 2 - 5) at the BCA Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, South End Boston.

Ghostlight Releases THINGS TO RUIN �" The Songs of Joe Iconis 9/24
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2010


Ghostlight Records continues their exciting Fall season with the announcement of the September 21st double-CD digital release of their Original Cast Recording of 'THINGS TO RUIN - The Songs of Joe Iconis.'

DeVries, Hensley & More Lead Cast Of The Public's That Hopey Changey Thing
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of THAT HOPEY CHANGEY THING, written and directed by Richard Nelson.

Ghostlight Releases THINGS TO RUIN �" The Songs of Joe Iconis 9/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 20, 2010


Ghostlight Records continues their exciting Fall season with the announcement of the September 21st double-CD digital release of their Original Cast Recording of 'THINGS TO RUIN - The Songs of Joe Iconis.'

Unicorn Theatre Announces the 37th Season of BOLDNEWPLAYS, Opens 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2010


Unicorn Theatre, under the artistic leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, announces the 37th season of bold new plays. The new season will open September 18, 2010 and include six regular season shows and one exciting season extra. Subscriptions for the new season go on sale May 3, 2010.

THE 39 STEPS Opens 95th Season of The Cleveland Play House, Opens 9/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced, hilarious whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre

NY Neo-Futurists Present (un)afraid At The Living Theater, Opens 10/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2010


NEW YORK NEO-FUTURISTS are pleased to present their final prime-time show of the season, (un)afraid, written and performed by Jill Beckman, Cara Francis, Ricardo Gamboa & Dan McCoy, directed by Rob Neill. (un)afraid will be presented at the historic Living Theater (21 Clinton St, NY 10002).

Full Cast Set for THE MASTER BUILDER
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2010


Joining Gemma Arterton as Hilde Wangel and Stephen Dillane as Halvard Solness in the Almeida Theatre production of The Master Builder are Patrick Godfrey as Knut Brovik, Emma Hamilton as Kaja Fosli, Anastasia Hille as Aline Solness, John Light as Ragnar Brovik and Jack Shepherd as Doctor Herdal.

SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: September 10- September 12, 2010
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 12, 2010


Weekend movie box office estimates: September 10-September 12, 2010.

People's Light & Theatre Co Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST 9/12-10/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel by Ken Kesey, from September 12 - October 16, 2010 on the Main Stage. Jackson Gay directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

THE 39 STEPS Opens 95th Season of The Cleveland Play House, Opens 9/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 7, 2010


Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced, hilarious whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre

SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: September 3- September 5, 2010
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 5, 2010


Weekend movie box office estimates: September 3-September 5, 2010.

The Crucible Theatre Presents ME AND MY GIRL, 12/2
by Molly Hagan - Sep 3, 2010


Sheffield Theatres has today announced casting for its production of ME AND MY GIRL this December. Daniel Crossley takes the lead role of Bill Snibson, Jemima Rooper will play Sally and Miriam Margolyes will take the part of the Duchess. The production is the first musical to be staged at the Crucible following its £15.3 million redevelopment. The production will be directed by Anna Mackmin. The production will run from 2 December until 29 January 2011.

Publik Theatre Announces Cast of Stoppard's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Sept. 2-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2010


Publick Theatre Boston (http://www.publicktheatre.com), a resident company of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), will present Tom Stoppard's The Real Inspector Hound September 2 - 25, 2010 (Previews are September 2 - 5) at the BCA Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, South End Boston.

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