London Assurance 2010 - Articles Page 6

Run Time:
2 hours and 40 minutes, with one interval
Ages: 12+
Opened: March 10, 2010
Closing: June 02, 2010

London Assurance - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

London Assurance is the tale of Sir Harcourt Courtley, who is lured away from the epicentre of fashionable London by the promise of a rich and beautiful bride, Grace, 45 years his junior. Arriving at Oak Hall, Gloucestershire, he marvels at this rural Venus until her charms are eclipsed by her hearty cousin, the foxhunting Lady Gay Spanker. Meanwhile his disguised son turns up in flight from his creditors and falls head over heels for Grace. When Lady Spanker discovers the young couple, she needs little prompting from the visiting chancer Dazzle to lead Sir Harcourt astray.



Simon Russell Beale, who leads the cast of London Assurance is widely regarded as one of the finest stage actors of his generation. A National Theatre Associate, his previous credits on the South Bank include Major Barbara, Much Ado About Nothing, The Alchemist, The Life Of Galileo and Hamlet.



Fiona Shaw, who stars opposite Russell Beale in London Assurance, is also an NT regular, having appeared in Mother Courage And Her Children, Happy Days, Richard II, The Good Person Of Sichuan and The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie.



London Assurance is the third production in the Shell Series of classic drama, following Much Ado About Nothing and Oedipus.

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Broadway/San Diego Announces 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2010


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

Finborough Theatre Presents THREE SEAGULLS 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


London's Finborough Theatre will present THREE SEAGULLS, three staged readings complementing the London premiere production of The Notebook of Trigorin. The three works scheduled for readings are THE SEAGULL, HIS GREATNESS, and PIETA.

LONDON ASSURANCE Adds Bonus Broadcast To Pilot Season of NT Live 6/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


The hugely successful pilot season of NT Live will end with a special addition to the schedule: a live broadcast of Boucicault's brilliantly funny comedy LONDON ASSURANCE, starring Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw in Nicholas Hytner's sell-out hit production on June 28 at 7:00PM.

Finborough Theatre Presents THREE SEAGULLS Through 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


London's Finborough Theatre will present THREE SEAGULLS, three staged readings complementing the London premiere production of The Notebook of Trigorin. The three works scheduled for readings are THE SEAGULL, HIS GREATNESS, and PIETA.

Finborough Theatre Presents THREE SEAGULLS 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


London's Finborough Theatre will present THREE SEAGULLS, three staged readings complementing the London premiere production of The Notebook of Trigorin. The three works scheduled for readings are THE SEAGULL, HIS GREATNESS, and PIETA.

Seanachaí Theatre Company Presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA 2/25-3/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


DANCING AT LUGHNASA is Brian Friel's joyous memory piece recounting the yearnings and sublimation of love by the five Mundy sisters.

Seanachaí Theatre Cancels 3/13 Show of DANCING AT LUGHNASA; Adds Performance 3/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2010


DANCING AT LUGHNASA is Brian Friel's joyous memory piece recounting the yearnings and sublimation of love by the five Mundy sisters.

Finborough Theatre Presents THREE SEAGULLS 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
by Mary Hanrahan - Feb 25, 2010


London's Finborough Theatre will present THREE SEAGULLS, three staged readings complementing the London premiere production of The Notebook of Trigorin. The three works scheduled for readings are THE SEAGULL, HIS GREATNESS, and PIETA.

Seanachaí Theatre Company Presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA 2/25-3/4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2010


DANCING AT LUGHNASA is Brian Friel's joyous memory piece recounting the yearnings and sublimation of love by the five Mundy sisters.

Seanachaí Theatre Company Presents DANCING AT LUGHNASA 2/25-3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010


DANCING AT LUGHNASA is Brian Friel's joyous memory piece recounting the yearnings and sublimation of love by the five Mundy sisters.

Roundabout Brings THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST to Bway 2011; Tony Winner Brian Bedford Leads
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 15, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company will welcome back Tony Award® winner Brian Bedford in Oscar Wilde's comic play The Importance of Being Earnest.

Broadway/San Diego Announces 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

London Theatre Scene Gearing Up for a Strong 2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 15, 2010


The London theatre scene is set to have a strong 2010 season. Already announced is a mix of both revivals and original shows, as well as a solid combination of plays and musicals. In addition, a few hit Broadway transfers are set to travel across the pond and open along with UK originals this season. Variety reports on the upcoming season.

THE WASTE LAND Ends Run at Wilton Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2010


As part of the Wilton Music Hall's 150 Anniversary celebration, internationally celebrated actress Fiona Shaw will reprise her acclaimed performance in TS Eliot's The Waste Land in a limited engagement performance at the venue from December 30, 2009 to January 10, 2010 at the venue.

National Theatre Announces Cast And Lineup For Their 2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 13, 2009


NATIONAL THEATRE: JANUARY - MARCH 2010 Simon Russell Beale and Fiona Shaw lead the cast of Boucicault's LONDON ASSURANCE, directed by Nicholas Hytner in the Olivier

Fiona Shaw and Debra Wagner Team Up for THE WASTE LAND at Wilton Music Hall, 12/30 - 1/10
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 5, 2009


As part of the Wilton Music Hall's 150 Anniversary celebration, internationally celebrated actress Fiona Shaw will reprise her acclaimed performance in TS Eliot's The Waste Land in a limited engagement performance at the venue from December 30, 2009 to January 10, 2010 at the venue.

Country Music Star Joe Nichols Cast As Lead In New Musical PURE COUNTRY
by Charlie Piane - Apr 9, 2009


Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of its financing and casting, and plans to open in early 2010.

WICKED, 'HEIGHTS', RENT & More Hits Featured in Broadway/San Diego's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Feb 17, 2009


Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, is announce its 33rd Season of great theatre. This year, more importantly than ever, theatre lives up to its promise to take us away and teach us about life, love and other cultures whether they are in Africa, uptown Manhattan, the Ivy League or fantastic & funny alternate realities! Take an ?Escapation/PLAYcation? with the entire family and discover the theatrical royalty the 2009-2010 Season offers.

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