Pygmalion Theatre Break
Garrick Theatre
Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Please Note : You can only purchase a hotel & show package. Tickets are not sold seperately on the theatre breaks page.
Written in 1912 George Bernard Shaw’s acclaimed play Pygmalion explores social class and human relationships with a sharp wit and humour.
Renowned Professor of Phonetics, Henry Higgins accepts a bet from his friend Colonel Pickering that he can transform the mannerisms and speech patterns of cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle and pass her off as a lady of society.
Moving her into his house the Professor works on Eliza’s speech improving her dialect and pronunciation but the two personalities collide as class and gender differences arise. While Mrs Higgins, the professors mother, is concerned about the welfare of Eliza the professor sees it merely as an experiment. Presenting Eliza at the royal ball Professor Higgins wins the bet and leaves Eliza wandering what to do with herself.
Pygmalion the play was adapted into a film in 1938 which inspired the 1956 Broadway production of My Fair Lady. In 1964 the Broadway musical was adapted for screen to become the award winning film My Fair Lady starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison.
This production of Pygmalion the play is transferring from the Chichester Festival Theatre to London’s Garrick Theatre. Rupert Everret will play the role of Professor Higgins, with Eastenders and Strictly Come dancing star Kara Tointon playing Eliza Doolittle. Diana Riggs takes on the role of Mrs Higgins.
Pygmalion the play is suitable for ages 12+
You can only purchase tickets for Pygmalion with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.
What the papers say :
'The chemistry between Tointon and Everett is electrifying' - Sunday Telegraph
'Kara Tointon lights up the West End stage. A star is born!' - Paul O'Grady
'A beautifully structured play of infinite subtlety' - The Guardian
'Dame Diana Rigg is in splendid form' - Daily Express
Final show times are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance
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Accomodation for the Pygmalion theatre break ranges from great value 3 star hotels through to a luxury 5 star hotel break.
Theatre Break Extras
Add a rail journey to your 'Pygmalion' theatre break
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- Firstly finalise the details of your theatre break.
- When you reach the "Review & Add" screen simply click the "Add a rail journey" link to price up your rail journey.
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- Select your choices from the list
- Click the "Add Tours/Tickets Button" near the bottom of the screen
Other Extras
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Running Time
To be confirmed
Theatre Details
Garrick Theatre
Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH
Theatre Directions
Take the Northern or Piccadilly line to Leicester square station and exit onto Charing Cross Road. The theatre is approximately 2 minutes walk.
Nearest Tube
Charing Cross
Journey Planner
Show Times
Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Booking From:
Thursday, 12th May 2011
Booking Until:
Saturday, 3rd September 2011
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Information is subject to change without notice.
