With the world premiere of `Mrs Henderson Presents’ at the Theatre Royal in Bath receiving critical acclaim last summer, a West End transfer was inevitable.
The play, based on the 2005 film of the same name starring Judi Dench, the late Bob Hoskins and Will Young, is set in London in 1937. Recently widowed, Laura Henderson decides to spend both her time and money on a run-down former cinema in Great Windmill Street. She hires impresario Vivian Van Damm to run the newly renovated Windmill Theatre and the odd couple start to present a bill of non-stop variety acts. As the threat of war begins to loom over the country, something more is required to boost morale and box office takings. Then Mrs Henderson has a risque idea that gets audiences flooding in! As the Blitz hits London, the theatre becomes a refuge for all, with the spirit raising slogan, “We Never Close”.
The show’s tagline, “For the show to go on, the clothes must come off!” gives a clue to the idea that turned the fortunes of the theatre around. Expect some great dance set pieces, some heartfelt moments and plenty of action in this war time tale. Mrs Henderson presents theatre breaks are the exciting new West End experience of 2016.
With a highly talented and award nominated cast of West End regulars and Tony Award winning director Terry Johnson, a Mrs Henderson Presents theatre break will be night of quality entertainment. With music and lyrics by George Fenton and Tony Award winning Don Black the show is filled with great uplifting numbers to have you humming all the way back to your hotel. A Mrs Henderson Presents theatre break is a perfect way to relive those exciting times.
A Mrs Henderson presents theatre package includes tickets to this fantastic new show and an overnight stay in central London. Ticket and hotel packages allow you to book a hassle free trip and grab some discounted Mrs Henderson Presents theatre tickets in the process.
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Mrs Henderson Presents theatre breaks are suitable for ages 12 and up
Cheap Mrs Henderson theatre breaks are available with TicketTree. You can book seats in the Balcony or Grand Circle to get a cheap theatre break, while still enjoying a clear view of Mrs Henderson Presents in the West End.
Performances for Mrs Henderson presents run on the following schedule...
Monday & Wednesday - Saturday: 7.30pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday: 2.30pm
Running time - 2hrs 35mins
Booking until - 18/06/2016