Six Degrees of Separation 2010 - Articles Page 16

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Ages: 14+
Opened: January 19, 2010
Closing: April 03, 2010

Six Degrees of Separation - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

Old Vic Theatre
The Cut, South Bank London

John Guare's sharp, vivacious drama Six Degrees Of Separation is inspired by the real life story of a flamboyant con artist who managed to convince wealthy residents of Manhattan's Upper East Side he was the son of Sidney Poitier.



Six Degrees Of Separation premiered on Broadway in 1990 before receiving its UK premiere at the Royal Court in 1992, in a production that transferred to the Comedy theatre and won the 1993 Best New Play Laurence Olivier Award. Stockard Channing, who appeared in the play on both sides of the pond, went on to star in a film version with Donald Sutherland and Will Smith.



David Grindley directs the first major UK revival of Six Degrees Of Separation, returning to the Old Vic where he previously directed National Anthems. Grindley's other work includes Abigail's Party. Journey's End and In The Club.



Six Degrees Of Separation stars Lesley Manville and Anthony Head as the couple who are duped by con artist Paul. Manville is a hugely experienced stage actress whose credits include His Dark Materials, Her Naked Skin and Pillars Of The Community at the National Theatre and All About My Mother at the Old Vic. She also also appeared in numerous films by acclaimed director Mike Leigh. Head is best known for his screen work which includes Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Merlin, though he has been seen on stage in Otherwise Engaged, The Rocky Horror Show and Chess.



Six Degrees Of Separation contains nudity and is suitable for theatregoers aged 14 and older.

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Six Degrees of Separation - 2010 - West End Articles Page 16

FST Announces Additional Dates & Special Performance of SHEAR MADNESS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends SHEAR MADNESS Thru March 21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

Long Wharf Theatre's SYLVIA Closes 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

FST Announces Additional Dates & Special Performance of SHEAR MADNESS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre Presents SHEAR MADNESS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

Davaron, Deverman, Jackson et al. Set for SF Playhouse's DEN OF THIEVES
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010


The SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announces the casting for its Regional Premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's Den of Thieves.

Channing & Hutton Lead 'Multiple Sarcasms' Film
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 11, 2010


Broadway stars Stockard Channing and Timothy Hutton will star in the new film, Multiple Sarcasms, alongside Laila Robins. Multiple Sarcasm, which features a play within the film, additionally showcases contributions by Broadway producer Milton Justice. The film opens in theaters on May 7, 2010.

Andrew Long Leads Alan Paul-Helmed I AM MY OWN WIFE Closes at Signature Theatre, 3/7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2010


Signature Theatre presents Doug Wright's I Am My Own Wife, winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®, starring Helen Hayes Award-winner Andrew Long and directed by Alan Paul, January 12 through March 7, 2010 in the company's intimate ARK Theatre.

The Canadian Stage Company Marks Black History Month with INTIMATE APPAREL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2010


Heralding Black History Month, The Canadian Stage Company presents the revival of Obsidian Theatre's acclaimed production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

Holds, Ballard, Dirden et al. Complete ENRON Cast
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 4, 2010


The upcoming Broadway production of Lucy Prebble's critically acclaimed play ENRON, directed by Rupert Goold, is proud to welcome actors JORDAN BALLARD (Hairspray), BRANDON J. DIRDEN (Prelude to a Kiss), ANTHONY HOLDS (Spamalot, Pal Joey), TY JONES (Judgment at Nuremberg, Henry IV, Julius Caesar), TOM NELIS (The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, Aida), JEFF SKOWRON (The Lion King, High Society), LUSIA STRUS (the upcoming untitled Gus Van Sant project), BEN HARTLEY (Swan Lake, The Little Mermaid) and ELLYN MARIE MARSH to the company.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends SHEAR MADNESS Thru March 21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: Laurence Olivier Awards 2010
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 27, 2010


The Society of London Theatre announced Friday 26 February, that this year's Laurence Olivier Awards will be shown live via www.olivierawards.co.uk. The video below contains a promo for the upcoming awards, and will automatically update to also include video coverage of the Nominees Lunch late on Tuesday 2nd March (at some point after 7pm GMT) and then finally a highlights video of the ceremony itself on Monday 22nd March (around 9am GMT).

Olivier Awards Announce Head As Host Along With Live Web Streaming
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 26, 2010


The Society of London Theatre announced today, Friday 26 February, that this year's Laurence Olivier Awards will be shown live via www.olivierawards.co.uk.

FST Adds Additional Performances and Events to RUINED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010


Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama, continues its successful run at Florida Studio Theatre. Due to the popular demand of the show and the audience craving more; FST has added additional performances and special events to the show.

Lincoln Center to Produce WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, WAR HORSE & A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2010


Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) announced three productions that it will produce during the 2010-2011 season at the Vivian Beaumont Theater and on Broadway. The first, a musical version of the Pedro Almodóvar film WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher, will begin previews Saturday, October 2 when it will reopen the newly restored Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street). Opening night is Thursday, November 4.

Florida Studio Theatre Presents SHEAR MADNESS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

Davaron, Deverman, Jackson et al. Set for SF Playhouse's DEN OF THIEVES
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010


The SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announces the casting for its Regional Premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis's Den of Thieves.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents SYLVIA 2/17-3/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010


Beloved playwright A.R. Gurney, a Connecticut resident and author of the plays The Cocktail Hour, The Dining Room and Love Letters, returns to Long Wharf Theatre with his hit comedy Sylvia.

Florida Studio Theatre Adds Performances to RUINED, Runs Thru 4/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 16, 2010


Florida Studio Theatre continues its Winter Mainstage Season with Lynn Nottage's 2009 Pulitzer Prize Winning Drama Ruined. This 'Riveting' (Variety Magazine) new drama runs through April 3, 2010 at the Keating Theatre.

World Premiere Musical WONDERLAND Closes at Alley Theatre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2010


Alley Theatre's world premiere of the new musical Wonderland will close on Sunday, February 14.

Rep Stage Cancels Select Performances Of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010


The following performances of Rep Stage's production of 'The Glass Menagerie' have been cancelled due to Howard Community College's need to close the campus through Sunday.

Due to Weather Rep Stage Cancels 2/10 Performances of THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2010


Rep Stage is cancelling the following performances of THE GLASS MENAGERIE: Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket holders will be contacted by Horowitz Center Box Office regarding rescheduling. Please visit the website, www.repstage.org for show schedule. THE GLASS MENAGERIE runs through February 28.

INTIMATE APPAREL Opens 2/8 at The Canadian Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


Heralding Black History Month, The Canadian Stage Company presents the revival of Obsidian Theatre's acclaimed production of Intimate Apparel by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

RENT Closes at Sacramento Community Center Theater 2/7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


RENT will close at Sacramento Community Center Theater on February 7, 2010.

Rep Stage Cancels Tonight's Performance of THE GLASS MENAGERIE, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


Rep Stage is cancelling the following performance of THE GLASS MENAGERIE: Saturday, February 6th 2 PM and 8 PM performances. Please check website, www.repstage.org for information regarding Sunday, February 7th 2 PM and 7 PM performances. Ticket holders will be contacted by Horowitz Center Box Office regarding rescheduling.

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