Making a splash from the moment it premiered in the UK, this superb production of Singin’ in the Rain extended its run in Chichester due to unprecedented public demand before transferring to the famous Palace Theatre in London.
Set in 1927, the play tells the story, made famous by Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds in the iconic 1952 movie, of the first Hollywood musical, when the silver screen found its voice and left the silent movies and some of its stars behind. The brilliant comedy is based on the film industry with its egomaniac stars, monstrous film moguls, fickle fans, classic ‘golden-era’ choreography and slapstick comedies.
The spectacular production is packed full of the charm, romance, comedy and tinsel town glamour of one of the world’s best-loved films and features wonderful tap dancing sequences.
The magical Singin’ In The Rain scene ‘rains’ over 12 000 litres of water per performance. This famous part of the show is one of its big highlights, leaving audiences in the front rows a little wetter than when they first arrived. There are floods of laughter and a drenching of big, colourful and remarkable musical numbers where the movie’s iconic choreography is flawlessly recreated for the stage.
With its joyous story, high-energy choreography and sumptuous set design and costumes, Singin’ in the Rain showers you with everything you could wish for in a hit musical. The production will run from 15 January to 13 March next year.
Tickets are available via Computicket.
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