West End's 'Boeing-Boeing' Extends to 2008 with New Cast

Matthew Warchus' critically acclaimed production of Boeing-Boeing is to extend booking until January 5, 2008 as "two of television's most notorious femme fatales," Jennifer Ellison and Tracy-Ann Oberman, join the cast.

"Bernard, a successful architect living in Paris, thought he could easily cope with his three air hostess fiancées.  It was all a question of timetables and his reliable, long-suffering housekeeper Bertha who reluctantly has the role of romantic air-traffic controller," explain press notes, "When old school chum Robert arrives, Bernard relishes the chance to show his wide-eyed friend his first-class operation at work.  Unfortunately, schedules change, flights are delayed and a new turbo-charged Boeing aircraft is introduced:  chaos ensues in this hysterical whirl of mayhem and matchmaking."

The current cast is Adrian Dunbar, Doon Mackichan, Amy Nuttall, Rhea Perlman, Elena Roger and Neil Stuke.  Kevin McNally will play Bernard from September 3 – 29, 2007.

Beginning October 1, Jennifer Ellison will join the cast as Gloria, Tracy-Ann Oberman will play Gretchen, and Elena Roger will continue in the role of Gabriella with Neil Stuke as Robert.  Further casting will be announced shortly.

Translated by Beverley Cross from Mark Camoletti's original, Matthew Warchus' production of Boeing-Boeing opened at the Comedy Theatre in February and is designed by Rob Howell, with lighting by Hugh Vanstone, original music by Claire van Kampen and sound by Simon Baker.  The curtain call is devised by Bruno Tonioli.

Boeing-Boeing is currently booking until January 5, 2008.  Performances are Monday – Saturday at 7:30PM with Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:30PM.

Comedy Theatre is located at Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DN.  Purchase tickets (£15 - £45.00, plus concessions) by calling 0870 0606637 or visit www.boeingboeing.co.uk.

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