The Commitments
The Commitments, Roddy Doyle's best-selling novel is now live on stage for the very first time. Be the first to experience this show as it makes its World Premiere at the Palace Theatre in London's West End this September. The show, which has been more than two years in the making, has been adapted from the novel by Booker prize winning author Doyle himself and will be directed by award winning Jamie Lloyd (the man behind the recent production of Macbeth starring James McAvoy).
The Commitments is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. The show follows the journey of two members of a frustrated synthesizer band - the opening scene we find them playing but being ignored in a shop window - who turn to Jimmy, the local music expert, for help. Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names The Commitments. The humour kicks in as the band get to know each other and their instruments, and proceed through early rehearsals for their first gig. Just as they improve and begin to get a name for themselves they combust. The backing singers are all getting off with the middle aged horn legend, the singer has entered Eurovision and the saxophone player has dangerous leaning towards a jazz career.
- Address
Palace Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue London
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- Duration
2 hrs and 20 mins including one interval.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference.
If you choose collect at box office please print this and bring it with you on the day of the show a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time.
If you choose post - tickets are sent 5 days after purchase.
- Offers Information
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- Suitable For Children
The Commitments contains some adult themes and the occasional swear word, making it unsuitable for young children. Children over the age of 12 are welcome to enjoy the show if accompanied by an adult.
- Times
Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm
Saturday 3pm
Sunday 2.30pm & 7pm
- Where Do I Go
Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 5AY
By Tube - Nearest underground station is Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
By Bus - 29, 24, 176
Palace Theatre
Palace Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue London
Latest critic reviews
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The biggest compliment I can pay Jamie Lloyd’s production is to say that it really has got soul. It’s memorably gritty at times (the swear-word count is exceptionally high) and also proves wonderfully funny and touching. This is much more than a bog-standard compilation musical. The dialogue has a splendid sarky wit and the exhilaration of making music is beautifully caught. There’s a strong sense that for these kids – living in bleak council estates and struggling along in dead end jobs or on the dole – being in a band offers the one real chance of hope and escape.
The Telegraph
