CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MUSICAL ‘IN GAY COMPANY’ MAKES WEST END DEBUT
In Gay Company, the stylish musical revue by Fred Silver, makes its West End debut at the Jermyn Street Theatre later this month for a limited run.
First opened off Broadway in 1974, the original production was nominated for “Best Score” by the New York Drama Critic Circle in 1975. It combines witty cabaret songs and inventive musical numbers, referencing many musical styles as diverse as Broadway, Jazz, Grand Opera, Sondheim and even a gay Gregorian chant!
The musical tells the story of four gay men and a straight woman and their experiences of life in 1960s and 1970s. At a time when same sex relationships had to be hidden for fear of recrimination, In Gay Company exposes the secret language and private relationships that became established between gay men meeting together, be they firemen, monks, ballet dancers, or simply as strangers meeting in a late-night bar.
Amongst these four men is one single lonely lady, who keeps thinking she has found her perfect match — a man so sensitive, so charming and bright… but in the end he turns out to be… well there is only one word for it… Gay!
Directed by Darren Royston, Musical Direction by Tom Wakeley and produced by Tom Wakeley and Philip Noel, the new production stars Matthew Boyd, Kelly Burke, James Hodgson, David Pendlebury and Gary Tushaw.
The show runs from Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th August 7:30pm – Saturday 19th matinee only at 5:00pm.
Musical Director Tom Wakeley said: “It is a true labour of love to bring In Gay Company to the West End stage. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act it is a perfect time to look back on life in a very different age!”
For tickets please click here: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/jermynstreettheatre/list.aspx?tagref=137
Or call the Jermyn Street Theatre Box Office: 020 7287 2875.
Box office opening hours:
1.00pm-9.00pm (Mon/Fri)
1.00pm – 9.00pm Saturday
1.00pm – 7.00pm Sunday (if there is a performance)
There is a 24 hour answerphone available at all other times.
Tickets are £20.00 (£17.00 concessions).
