Six Degrees of Separation 2010 - Articles Page 18

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 18

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Channing-Led 'Multiple Sarcasms' Gets Theatrical Release March, 2010
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 25, 2009


Variety reports the indie ensemble drama 'Multiple Sarcasms' will receive a theatrical release in March, 2010. Initially, the release will take place in Los Angeles, San Fransisco, and New York. 'Multiple Sarcasms' stars Broadway's Stockard Channing, Timothy Hutton and Dana Delaney, as well as Mira Sorvino and Mario Van Peebles.

Hecht, Cristofer, Fontana and Stoll Join Broadway's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Eddie Varley - Nov 23, 2009


Jessica Hecht, Michael Cristofer, Santino Fontana and Corey Stoll are set to join the cast of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE directed by Gregory Mosher on Broadway at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street).

SCR Adds THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE To Its 2009-10 Season During Annual Pacific Playwrights Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


Julia Cho's The Language Archive, the story of a brilliant linguist who finds himself at a loss for words when he learns his wife is leaving him, will fill the final slot in South Coast Repertory's 2009-10 season.

Dame Edna and Michael Feinstein Will Team For Broadway's ALL ABOUT ME
by Eddie Varley - Nov 12, 2009


Shubert Organization Chairman Philip J. Smith and President Robert E. Wankel have intervened in the ever growing public feud between Michael Feinstein's All About Me and Dame Edna: It's All About Me.

TheaterWorks Launches 24th Season with SHAKESPEARE'S R&J, 11/12-12/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


TheaterWorks Launches its 24th Season with "Shakespeare's R&J", a provocative adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, running November 12th through December 20th. Called "electrifying", "magical", "inspired", and "dreamlike", "Shakespeare's R&J" is Romeo and Juliet as it has never been seen before. Set in the repressed atmosphere of a modern Catholic boarding school, this brave and original adaptation spins the tale of "star-cross'd lovers" into a journey of astonishing discoveries.

Broadway Tour of RENT Added to Broadway Sacramento Schedule, Runs 2/3-7, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009


'RENT,' the Tony Award-winning musical has been added to the Broadway Sacramento schedule for the week of February 3-7, 2010, at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

Dame Edna's 'IT'S ALL ABOUT ME' to Begin Previews on Broadway March 6; Opens March 23, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Nov 9, 2009


Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, DAME EDNA EVERAGE, is proud to announce her triumphant return to Broadway in IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, a glorious celebration of everything Edna. Performances for this extra special and very limited run engagement will begin on March 6 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced, with an opening set for March 23 according to The New York Times.

Sacramento Community Center Theater Welcomes RENT 2/3-7, 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


California Musical Theatre has announced that 'RENT,' the Tony Award-winning musical has been added to the Broadway Sacramento schedule for the week of February 3-7, 2010, at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Anthony Head And Lesley Manville To Star In SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION At Old Vic
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 6, 2009


David Grindley directs Obi Abili, Anthony Head and Lesley Manville in John Guare's adrenalin-fuelled, Olivier award-winning play

RENT: THE BROADWAY TOUR Adds Additional Performances at Toronto's Canon Theatre, 1/12-1/23
by Alexandra Johnson - Nov 4, 2009


Jeffrey Seller Kevin McCollum Allan S. Gordon have announced an extra week of performances in Toronto of RENT: The Broadway Tour, starring Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp and Gwen Stewart, reprising the roles they originated on Broadway.

Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight & Marc Kudisch to Star in Encores! GIRL CRAZY
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2009


Girl Crazy, the first Encores! production of the New York City Center season, will star Ana Gasteyer, Wayne Knight and Marc Kudisch and will run November 19 - 22. Girl Crazy, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle with Guest Music Director Rob Fisher, has music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan.

TheaterWorks Launches 24th Season with SHAKESPEARE'S R&J, 11/12-12/20
by Alexandra Johnson - Oct 28, 2009


TheaterWorks Launches its 24th Season with 'Shakespeare's R&J', a provocative adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, running November 12th through December 20th. Called 'electrifying', 'magical', 'inspired', and 'dreamlike', 'Shakespeare's R&J' is Romeo and Juliet as it has never been seen before. Set in the repressed atmosphere of a modern Catholic boarding school, this brave and original adaptation spins the tale of 'star-cross'd lovers' into a journey of astonishing discoveries.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Photo Preview: Rehearsals Begin For West End Run Of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009


Today, Monday 19 October, the cast of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof begin rehearsals for the show's West End run at the Novello Theatre from 21 November to 10 April 2010.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Magic Opens its 2009-2010 Season With GOLDFISH and MRS. WHITNEY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 18, 2009


Magic Theatre, San Francisco's premiere home for new plays, kicks off its 2009-2010 Season with Goldfish and the world premiere of Mrs. Whitney - two plays by John Kolvenbach playing in rep this fall.

Tony Winner Dame Edna Returns To Broadway In 'IT'S ALL ABOUT ME' In March 2010
by Eddie Varley - Sep 17, 2009


Australia's most honored, beloved, (and Tony-winning) housewife, DAME EDNA EVERAGE, is proud to announce her triumphant return to Broadway in IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, a glorious celebration of everything Edna.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Channing, Alexander Star In Westport Country Playhouse's THE BREATH OF LIFE, Runs 9/29-10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 11, 2009


Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing will appear in Sir David Hare's witty and elegant 'The Breath of Life' at Westport Country Playhouse, September 29 through October 17. Mark Lamos, named artistic director in February 2009 at the historic theater in Westport, Connecticut, will direct. 'The Breath of Life' will be the final production in the Playhouse's six-play 2009 season.

NY City Center Announces ENCORES! Directors - Zaks, Bruni & Nicholaw
by Robert Diamond - Sep 9, 2009


Jack Viertel, Artistic Director of New York City Center's Encores! series, today announced directors for the three 2009-10 season musicals...

Pascal And Rapp Led RENT: The Broadway Tour To Extend Into 2010
by Eddie Varley - Aug 19, 2009


Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp will continue to reprise the roles they originated on Broadway in RENT: The Broadway Tour when it extends its run into 2010.

Photo Coverage: It's Vegas, Baby! at Street Theatre Co.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 14, 2009


Take one of east Nashville's hottest hot spots, mix in a couple hundred theatre enthusiasts, add a dollop of Vegas-style entertainment and a whole slew of gaming tables and you have the second annual fundraiser for Street Theatre Company: It's Vegas, Baby! Held Thursday, August 13, at Limelight, 201 Woodland Street, just across from LP Field, the event attracted a large sampling of Nashville's theatre community and socialites.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN With Burnham, Graae, Mayes & More Runs Through 8/2 At Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

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