New casting for The Simon & Garfunkel Story

THE WEST END’S
THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

NEW CAST ANNOUNCED | NEW DATES ADDED

 

The tale of the duo’s incredible journey throughout the 1960s

Now playing: 22nd Jan, 26th Feb, 26th Mar, 30th April, 4th June, 25th June, 23rd July

 

Philip Murray Warson (Million Dollar Quartet, One Man Two Guvnors) is to join The Simon & Garfunkel Story as it extends its acclaimed West End run. Starring as Paul Simon alongside previously announced Charles Blyth as Art GarfunkelThe Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to take audiences through the incredible highs and lows of Simon & Garfunkel’s incredible career.

 

Having formed in 1957 as Tom & Jerry, Simon & Garfunkel went on to become the world’s most iconic folk rock group. Revealing the incredible journey shared by Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, The Simon & Garfunkel Story takes audience through their meteoric rise. From their humble beginnings, right through their worldwide successes and bitter break-up, culminating with a stunning recreation of their 1981 Central Park reformation concert, audiences can re-live the moments that justified their ten Grammy Awards and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

 

The Simon & Garfunkel Story not only tells the tale of the legendary musicians, but relives their journey within a time capsule of contemporary newsreels, adverts and film footage from the 1960s and beyond.

 

Philip Murray Warson takes a starring role as Paul Simon, having previously been Musical Director for Million Dollar Quartet (Royal Festival Hall/UK & International Tour), One Man Two Guvnors (West End/Tour). His performance credits include Piaf (Charing Cross Theatre), Manon/Sandra (National Theatre Studio), Romeo & Juliet and Mr. Vertigo (Northwall Theatre).

 

Led by Philip Murray Warson and Charles Blyth, a full live band and brass ensemble will rekindle all the duo’s classic hits including: Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound, The Sound of Silence and many more.

 

Returning to London for the first time since 2015 (Leicester Square Theatre), The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to enjoy international success from Sydney to Seattle.

 

Tickets for the newly added performances from 30th April will be available from 10am on Friday 26th January.

 

LISTINGS

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Venue: Lyric Theatre, 29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES 

Dates: 22nd Jan, 26th Feb, 26th Mar, 30th April, 4th June, 25th June, 23rd July 2018, 7.30pm

Prices: £15.00,  £19.50, £29.50, £39.50, £49.50 & £60.00 (premium)

Booking: www.nimaxtheatres.com

Box office: 0330 333 4812