Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence formed a legendary on and off stage partnership. They looked rich, they were elegant; they sang, they danced, they made jokes through clenched cigarette holders. They were impeccable.
Noël Coward had a polished witticism for every occasion. To many he is known as a playwright, creating such classics asPrivate Lives, Present Laughter, Blithe Spirit and Hay Fever, and to others as the composer of timeless songs such as Mad About the Boy, I'll See You Again, and Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
Gertrude Lawrence was a celebrated actress who triumphed on stage in the world premiere productions of Lady in the Dark and The King and I. Together, they formed a remarkable team and their friendship became show business legend.
Noël and Gertie is an entertainment crafted from diaries and letters between Coward and Lawrence and features songs, sketches and scenes from his best loved works, reminding the audience that Coward's talent wasn't simply to amuse but also to hold a mirror up to the frailty of the human condition.
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Version 1
Noël and Gertie (1986-08-Donmar Warehouse-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Donmar Warehouse (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : Nombre : Première Preview : Inconnu
Première: 26 August 1986
Dernière: InconnuMise en scène : Chorégraphie : Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Patricia Hodge (Gertrude Lawrence), Lewis Fiander (Noel Coward)Commentaires : The show is a "tribute" to the two departed stars and icontains all the hit songs closely associated with both Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. This was its first proper run, though it had been performed as a “one-off’ charity night at the Mayfair Theatre in 1981 and at the King’s Head in 1983 as a four-hander with Simnon Cadell and Joanna Lumley with the songs performed by Gillian Bevan and David McAlister. This revised version involved two performers.
Version 2
Noël and Gertie (1989-12-Comedy Theatre-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Harold Pinter Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 6 mois Nombre : 220 représentationsPremière Preview : Inconnu
Première: 14 December 1989
Dernière: 16 June 1990Mise en scène : Chorégraphie : David Toguri • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Simon Cadell {Noel Coward), Patricia Hodge (Gertrude Lawrence)Commentaires : This was an anthology of Coward’s words, scenes and songs which had originally been created by Sheridan Morley at the King’s Head in 1983. The original production was a four-hander: Simnon Cadell and Joanna Lumley with the songs performed by Gillian Bevan and David McAlister. Following this, the show had various productions around the country including some international dates, and various combinations of performers. This revised version - for two performers - originally was to feature Michael York - but for some reason Simon Cadell replaced him. The post West-End tour, with Edward Petherbridge and Susan Hampshire was cancelled due to the illness of
the leading lady.
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Noël and Gertie (1991-12-Duke of York's Theatre-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Duke of Yorks Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 3 semaines Nombre : 63 représentationsPremière Preview : Inconnu
Première: 03 December 1991
Dernière: 28 December 1991Mise en scène : Sean Mathias • Chorégraphie : Eleanor Fazan • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Edward Petherbridge (Noel Coward), Susan Hampshire (Gertrude Lawrence)Commentaires : Following its West End production over Christmas 1989/90 the planned post London tour, with Edward Petherbridge and Susan Hampshire had been cancelled because of the illness of the leading lady. Now, almost two years later the proposed partnership was re-created, but it failed to make much of an impression on either the audiences or the critics.
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Noël and Gertie (1997-10-Jermyn Street Theatre-London)
Type de série: RevivalThéâtre: Jermyn Street Theatre (Londres - Angleterre) Durée : 3 semaines Nombre : Première Preview : 14 October 1997
Première: 14 October 1997
Dernière: 08 November 1997Mise en scène : Sheridan Morley • Chorégraphie : Irvin Davies • Producteur : Star(s) : Avec: Peter Land (Noel Coward), Elizabeth Counsell (Gertrude Lawrence)
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