My Brilliant Divorce with Dawn French at Apollo from 14 Feb 03
My Brilliant Divorce with Dawn French at Apollo from 14 Feb 03
It is now confirmed that My Brilliant Divorce, by Geraldine Aron, starring Dawn French will open at the Apollo Theatre 24 Feb, following previews from 14 Feb 03 and booking to 10 May 03 (Booking is now open!!) NOTE: The show's running time is 1 hour 20 minutes without an interval!
It is directed by Garry Hynes and designed by Francis O'Connor
In this new play, Dawn French stars as Angela, who is unexpectedly dumped by her husband for a much younger woman. Angela had never expected to be divorced and we join her on a poignant and hilarious journey of dealing with life being back on the shelf. Along the way we meet an array of extraordinary characters, all played by Dawn French.
The 'French' half of the comedy duo 'French and Saunders', Dawn is one of Britain's best-loved actresses and comedienne's. Her West End credits include "When We Are Married" at the Savoy in 1996 and as 'Bottom' in a feminist staging of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Albery in 2001. Her TV credits include "The Vicar of Dibley" amd "Murder Most Horrid".
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