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A major revival of The Dresser by Academy award winning author Sir Ronald Harwood starring Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith. Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith come together as lead actor "Sir" and Norman "the dresser" in this eagerly awaited revival of "a wonderfully affectionate and intelligent play about the theatre" The Guardian. Both hilarious and poignant, The Dresser explores the relationship between two men who are reluctantly and inevitably co-dependent. As World War II rages, backstage in a provincial English theatre, an ageing, once-famous classical actor is troubled. Sir, the last in a dying breed of great English Shakespearean actors, is unwilling to take to the stage to deliver his renowned portrayal of King Lear. It falls to his faithful dresser Norman to rouse another great performance from him, to keep both the show and its star from falling apart. Renowned as Ronald Harwood's greatest play, The Dresser has been nominated for Olivier and Tony Awards as well as an Academy Award for the screenplay of the film. With a multi-award winning creative team of Ken Stott (Rebus, God of Carnage), Reece Shearsmith (The League of Gentlemen, Inside Number 9) and Sean Foley (The Ladykillers, Jeeves and Wooster) this promises to be an unmissable production of a theatrical classic.
- Address
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds available after purchase.
- Cast
With Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith. Directed by Sean Foley.
- Duration
2 hours and 40 mins (including the interval)
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher attached. Please print this voucher and present it to the box office staff on the day of the show. We recommend you arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before the show to collect your tickets and settle into your seats.
- News
««««« 'I loved this Dresser. Sean Foley's fine production wrings plenty of laughs.' Daily Mail ««««« 'A brilliant production' Sunday Express «««« 'A double act to treasure. Ken Stott is magnificent. Reece Shearsmith is a revelation' Telegraph «««« 'A very funny revival of Ronald Harwood's terrific tragicomedy' Observer «««« 'A beautifully acted production' The Stage
- Times
5th October 2016 - 14th January 2017
- Where Do I Go
Duke of York's Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4BG TUBE The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines. Leicester Square: From the station head north up Charing Cross Road and take the first right onto Long Acre. When the road intersects with Upper St. Martin's Lane turn left. The theatre is a two minute walk away down the road. Charing Cross: See the directions in the 'Train' section above. BUS There are plenty of buses operating in this area. For the Strand take buses: 6, 9, 11, 15, 23, 91 and 139. For Charing Cross take the 24, 29, 47, 176.
Duke of York's Theatre
St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG
Latest critic reviews
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A piece of theatre I will remember for a very long time to come.
From The Box Office Blog
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"‘A beautifully acted production"
The Stage
