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Baggage 2012

Opened: September 6, 2012
Closing: October 06, 2012

Baggage - 2012 West End History , Info & More

Latter-day likely lads collide head on with the powerful world of internet dating. It's the online quest for that solitary Prada in a sea of Primark.



BAGGAGE is the story of two close friends, reunited at a funeral, hoping to repair their damaged relationship. Flashback to Primrose Hill and Lima airport in 2007... and enjoy their internet dating rollercoaster.



Can old friends re-connect and true love prevail, or is it just too late?



Internet Dating. Add to basket and then checkout - or carry on shopping?



Baggage is collaboration by two old college friends (Writers John Muirhead and Mike Charlesworth), about two old college friends who are re-united and struggle with the on line dating world. The original idea and commitment for Baggage as project was borne in a pub. That pub, The Lansdowne in Primrose Hill remains a central part of the play as does Primrose Hill and many other facets of Mike and John’s life ten years ago. The content draws to some extent on personal experience, but is largely the result of considerable research with people who have used the dating sites and offered up stories, many of which are unprintable and implausible!! It has long been the idea of John and Mike, that on line dating is so much part of our lives today and so dramatic that a play, book, film are all well over due.


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BAGGAGE World Premiere Closes at The Arts Theatre Today, October 6
by BWW News Desk - October 6, 2012


Charlie De'ath (James), Richard Mylan (Adam), Suzanne Shaw (Geraldine), Nicola Stapleton (Sandy) and Dan Wilder (parts as cast) star in the world premiere of Baggage, written by John Muirhead and Mike Charlesworth. Directed by Audrey Cooke, Baggage will close at the Arts Theatre today, 6 October. Baggage set design by Adam Wiltshire and lighting by Matthew Newbury.

BWW Reviews: BAGGAGE, Arts Theatre, September 10
by Carrie Dunn - September 13, 2012


One of the main themes of Baggage is internet dating - but it also explores friendship and relationships founded on chance meetings. It is conceived by two college friends and draws on their personal experiences and has also been developed through others' experiences in the world of internet dating.

Behind The Scenes: BAGGAGE, Arts Theatre, September 2012
by Carrie Dunn - September 11, 2012


BAGGAGE is the story of two latter-day likely lads, reunited through tragedy hoping to repair their damaged relationship before it's too late. Flashback to Primrose Hill and Lima airport 2007 and enjoy their internet dating rollercoaster...

Richard Mylan, Suzanne Shaw & Nicola Stapleton Star in BAGGAGE World Premiere at Arts Theatre, Sept 6
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 2012


Charlie De'ath (James), Richard Mylan (Adam), Suzanne Shaw (Geraldine), Nicola Stapleton (Sandy) and Dan Wilder (parts as cast) are announced as the cast in the world premiere of Baggage, written by John Muirhead and Mike Charlesworth. Directed by Audrey Cooke, Baggage will run at the Arts Theatre from tonight, 6 September to 6 October, with three press performances on 10, 11 and 12 September.

Richard Mylan, Suzanne Shaw & Nicola Stapleton to Star in BAGGAGE World Premiere at Arts Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - August 9, 2012


Charlie De'ath (James), Richard Mylan (Adam), Suzanne Shaw (Geraldine), Nicola Stapleton (Sandy) and Dan Wilder (parts as cast) are announced as the cast in the world premiere of Baggage, written by John Muirhead and Mike Charlesworth. Directed by Audrey Cooke, Baggage will run at the Arts Theatre from 6 September to 6 October, with three press performances on 10, 11 and 12 September.

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