The Fantasticks
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We recommend for
Anyone who would like to see the world's longest running show. This romantic musical has been entertaining audiences for 50 years!
What the experts think
Show and Stay says: The Fantasticks is an accessible and enjoyable way to experience more adventurous theatre. ... Read the full review
Cast and Creatives
Book By: Tom Jones
Lyrics: Tom Jones
Director and Choreographer: Amon Miyamoto
Design: Rumi Matsui
Lighting: Rick Fisher
Costume: Nicky Shaw
Mute: Carl Au
Matt: Luke Brady
Bellomy: David Burt
El Gallo: Hadley Fraser
Mortimer: Paul Hunter
Henry: Edward Petherbridge
Hucklebee: Clive Rowe
Luisa: Lorna Want
What to expect
A hit off-Broadway show, The Fantasticks is a timeless romantic production. It first opened in New York almost 50 years ago and has quietly become the world's longest running musical thanks to an enchanting score and storyline.
Synopsis
The Fantasticks is a superb musical loosely based on Edmond Rostand's play The Romantics.
Incorporating themes from Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Fantasticks is an allegorical story of parenthood, love and rebellion.
A romantic story, The Fantasticks tells of two neighbouring fathers who plot to get their children to fall in love. Will cupid's arrow strike the youngsters? Book now to find out.
Further Information
- The Fantasticks Theatre:
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Duchess Theatre
- Address:
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Duchess Theatre,
Catherine Street,
London,
WC2B 5LA
Map directions to Duchess Theatre
- Nearest Tube Station:
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Covent Garden
- Show Times:
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Monday - Saturday 7.45pm
- Show Duration:
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TBC
