The Real Thing 2010 - Articles Page 17

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 17

People's Light & Theatre Co Presents ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST 9/12-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 18, 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.

Paragon Presents THE REAL THING Through 8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010


Paragon presents A Deceiving Comedy Classic By Tom Stoppard, The Real Thing. Runs through August 14, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm

Paragon Presents THE REAL THING 7/17-8/14
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2010


Paragon presents A Deceiving Comedy Classic By Tom Stoppard, The Real Thing. Runs July 17 - August 14, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm

Circle Players opens '10-'11 season with Galati's THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 13, 2010


Circle Players opens its 2010-2011 season at The Keeton Theatre with Frank Galati's adaptation of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, running August 13-29.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents NO MAN'S LAND, 8/11-29
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2010


For the first time in 15 years, a work by Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter will be presented on The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Main Stage. Beginning on August 11 and continuing through August 29, Pinter's 1975 modern classic No Man's Land, directed by artistic director Bonnie J. Monte, will run at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Publik Theatre Announces Cast of Stoppard's THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Sept. 2-25
by Jessikah Hackett - Aug 6, 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.

Paragon Presents THE REAL THING Through 8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 5, 2010


Paragon presents A Deceiving Comedy Classic By Tom Stoppard, The Real Thing. Runs through August 14, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm

Tunie, Robins Lead The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Fall Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2010


Two of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's leading ladies will take the stage during the fall portion of the Theatre's 2010 season.

Circle Players opens '10-'11 season with Galati's THE GRAPES OF WRATH
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 1, 2010


Circle Players opens its 2010-2011 season at The Keeton Theatre with Frank Galati's adaptation of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath, running August 13-29.

The American Century Theater Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 30, 2010


The new theatrical season of Arlington's American Century Theater celebrates a Broadway masterpiece by a giant of TV's Golden Age, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning tragedy by America's greatest tragedian, a return to the stage by the funniest Ziegfeld Girl, a grand comic classic by Ferber and Kaufman, and a science fiction social satire.

MTV's 'Real World' Joins Gulf Coast Relief Efforts
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


As our nation recovers from one of the biggest environmental disasters in its history, MTV and 'The Real World: New Orleans' are giving fans across the country an easy way to get involved and make an impact. In partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), one of the nation's largest environmental action groups, MTV has introduced a limited-edition Real World: Near Orleans Gulf Recovery t-shirt. The shirt was unveiled during last night's episode of 'The Real World: New Orleans,' which airs on Wednesday nights at 10 pm et/pt.

NYMF Announces 2010 Full Slate Of Musicals, Readings, Special Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 27, 2010


The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) has announced the full slate of 27 musical productions, a developmental reading series and special events for their seventh annual festival. This year's Festival will begin September 27th and continue through October 17th. A full breakdown of this year's performances follows.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Presents NO MAN'S LAND 8/11-29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2010


For the first time in 15 years, a work by Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter will be presented on The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Main Stage. Beginning on August 11 and continuing through August 29, Pinter's 1975 modern classic No Man's Land, directed by artistic director Bonnie J. Monte, will run at the F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Paragon Presents THE REAL THING 7/17-8/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2010


Paragon presents A Deceiving Comedy Classic By Tom Stoppard, The Real Thing. Runs July 17 - August 14, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm

2010-11 Season for Friend Center at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


Part of the Arts and Ideas series of performances, lectures and conversations, The Friend Center for the Arts at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) today announced details of its comprehensive Performing Arts programming for 2010/11. The eclectic array of performances in the intimacy of Kanbar Hall will include a tribute to Stephen Sondheim on the occasion of his 80th birthday by Broadway star Liz Callaway; performances of The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman's Tectonic Theater Project; Viva Cuba! With Carlos Reyes; and the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. Returning favorites include the Harlem Gospel Choir, the Great Broadway Sing-Along: the comedy of The Capitol Steps; and The Jewish Theatre with a production of Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers.

Paragon Presents THE REAL THING 7/17-8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2010


Paragon presents A Deceiving Comedy Classic By Tom Stoppard, The Real Thing. Runs July 17 - August 14, 2010 Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30pm

PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

Penn Shakes. Fest Closes THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 7/3
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2010


The Irish play that led to riots in the streets of Dublin when it debuted 103 years ago and became a comic masterpiece, The Playboy of the Western World, opens the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's 19th season. With previews June 16 and 17, the play opens June 18 in the Schubert Theatre and continues through July 3.

MTV Premieres THE REAL WORLD: NEW ORLEANS 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2010


MTV heads back to the Bayou in the height of Mardi Gras madness and Super Bowl mania, with the network premiere of 'The Real World: New Orleans' on Wednesday, June 30 at 10PM ET/PT. Once again, eight diverse strangers come together in the 'Who Dat Nation' to experience life, love, and the 24-hour party that is New Orleans, while also discovering a passion for the city's legendary food and music. The premiere episode opens up with the roommates in the middle of The French Quarter, where they quickly find out first impressions are not always what they seem.

Theatricum Botanicum Announces Their Summer 2010 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


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

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2010


Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.

SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Update: June 18-June 20 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 21, 2010


Weekend movie box office Update: June 18 - June 20, 2010.

SHOW BIZ: Weekend Movie Box Office Estimates: June 18-June 20 2010
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 20, 2010


Weekend movie box office Update: June 18 - June 20, 2010.

Stoneham Theatre's THE EDWARDS TWINS: 2 BROTHERS/100 STARS Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


The Edwards Twins: 2 Brothers/100 Stars comes to Stoneham Theatre bringing their Las Vegas #1 Impersonation Show. Performances run from June 17-20: Thurs. (8 pm), Fri. (8 pm), Sat. (4 pm & 8 pm), Sun. (2 pm & 6:30 pm).

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2010   West End Old Vic Production
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