BILL ELMS ASSOCIATES I PRESS RELEASE
Monday 1 September 2014
Bill Elms & Jen Heyes Productions Ltd present
EPSTEIN’S CELEBRATED SIX WEEK LONDON RUN TO END THIS WEEK!
Final seven performances – must end Sat 6 September
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Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles - the critically acclaimed play by Andrew Sherlock, about the legendary music manager Brian Epstein opened at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on the 30 July and has thrilled audiences for the past five weeks, with
many audiences members returning a fab four times or more to see the
show. Now in its final week, it is London’s last chance to see the show
which has received 4 and 5 star reviews from critics and must end Saturday 6 September.
Celebrities have attended in their droves to see the show including Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys, singer and radio presenter Elaine Paige, TV personality Matthew Wright, Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson, record mogul Seymour Stein, Coronation Street actors Philip Lowrie, Gwen Taylor and Charlie Condou, musician and photographer Mike McCartney, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Merseybeat singer Beryl Marsden, and Everton chairman and theatre producer Bill Kenwright, along with actress Jenny Seagrove. Many member of the Epstein family, friends and his work colleagues have also been to see the show.
Stars of the show Andrew Lancel and Will Finlason have received
standing ovations since the first performance for their portrayal of
Brian Epstein and fictional character ‘This Boy’ both returning to the
roles after the show premiered in Liverpool as part of the city’s
official Beatles 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2012.
Actor Andrew Lancel who plays Brian Epstein said “The
reactions to this play have been incredible and humbling. From members
of Brian's family to people attending from all over the world. It’s been
a pleasure also sharing the stage with Will Finlason every night and we
cherish every performance. It's a challenge and an honour playing Brian
and there are plans in place to see that continue... I thank my
director, writer, producers, crew and the wonderful team at Leicester
Square Theatre, but mostly the audiences for taking Brian Epstein to
their hearts.”
The show opened hot off the heels of The Beatles 50th Anniversary celebrations happening all around the world, Brian Epstein posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and also the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque at the London offices of Epstein’s company NEMS on 29th June. There was even a special performance on the anniversary of Brian’s death on Wednesday 27th September which included a Q & A with the cast. Brian would have celebrated his 80th birthday this September.
Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles
is the untold story and window into the private world of the gay,
Jewish, music entrepreneur whose stellar career as Beatles Manager made
him a household name yet whose controversial personal life remained very
much in the closet. Brian died in 1967 of a concluded accidental
overdose at the age of 32.
This
two-hander play imagines this brilliant but troubled man’s drug-fuelled
final days whilst looking back upon his illustrious adult life and
meteoric career from his drama school days to managing the world’s
biggest pop group - a must-see opportunity to discover a previously
unexplored story and celebrate a true icon of 1960’s popular culture – a
man who shaped music and style across the world. Now in final week at London’s Leicester Square Theatre
until 6 September 2014, Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles is
brought to you by Bill Elms & Jen Heyes Productions Ltd, written by
Andrew Sherlock and directed by Jen Heyes.
More information on Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles can be found at www.epsteintheplay.com.
LISTING INFORMATION:
Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles
Leicester Square Theatre
6 Leicester Place, London, Greater London WC2H 7BX
Must end Sat 6 September 2014
Mon – Sat Evenings: 7.30pm I Sat early shows 4.00pm
Ticket Prices: £30-£42.50
HOW TO BOOK:
Book in person at the venue, online at www.leicestersquaretheatre.com or via telephone on 08448 733433. Booking fees may apply
Writing co-commissioned by Homotopia.
Supported by Arts Council England, Orange Amplification, Liverpool Vision and Liverpool Echo.
Production partners: The Beatles Story (Liverpool), Hard Day’s Night Hotel (Liverpool), Hard Rock Cafe (London), The Beatles Coffee Shop/Beatles Walks (London).
Media Partners: Absolute 60’s Radio, Waterfront Magazine and Beatles Magazine.
The official hotel partner is Radisson Blu Edwardian, London.
The official production charity partner is CALM www.thecalmzone.net.
Running Time 2hrs approx
Suitable for age 14+
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