Relative Values Theatre breaks

Three of Britain’s top comedic actors star in this dazzling revival of Noël Coward’s sublime satire of snobbery, class and money, new and old. When the play was originally staged in 1951 it was Coward’s first comedy for a decade, and it opened at the Savoy Theatre to positive press reviews and a rapturous audience response. Sparks fly as a clash of cultures between Hollywood’s high-flying stars and England’s landed gentry, creates the space for hilarious dialogue and sharp social critique.

Relative Values tells the story of a young, titled British aristocrat, who plans to marry a Hollywood actress. To the shock of his elder relatives, it transpires that the actress is the sister of one of the family’s servants, and certainly not of reputable birth. The play is set entirely at the family’s country manor, Marshwood House, and sees the tightly wound class snobbery explode into a sea of confusion, disagreement and moral panic, with (although it is clichéd to say so) hilarious consequences.

This production of Relative Values is being performed by a superb cast, including Patricia Hodge, Caroline Quentin and Rory Bremner, making the most of a script, already brimming with wit and style. You can expect to hear staggeringly posh accents, sharp dialogue and unequivocal snobbery. Despite the bite in Noël Coward’s script and the often deplorable views of the characters, depictions of English aristocracy never fail to charm, breathing many levels of enjoyment into this glittering show, and establishing an inherent tension at its heart.

You can book a Relative Values theatre break to include a stay in one of our carefully selected central London hotels. Arrive in London on pre-booked discounted rail tickets, check in to your comfortable hotel and prepare yourself for a night to remember in the West End. Booking a Relative Values theatre break gives you the flexibility to customise your theatre package, while providing the reassurance that you are in safe (and experienced) hands.

“A production of continuous guilty pleasure...wonderfully entertaining. Caroline Quentin...hilarious” Daily Telegraph
“Three superb performances in the leading roles. Patricia Hodge is delicious, offering a masterclass in comic timing...Caroline Quentin is also terrific. Rory Bremner...a revelation” Guardian
“Patricia Hodge and Caroline Quentin...two of our greatest comic actresses. Beautifully designed, deftly directed” Independent

• 10 years before Relative Values, Noël Coward had a huge success with Blithe Spirit, which has also recently been revived in the West End.
• Relative Values hit the big screen in 2000, with Colin Firth, Julie Andrews and Stephen Fry leading the film’s cast.
• The press response to the original production in 1951 consistently showed concern that the play relied heavily on the talent of the actors; perhaps this is the reason that the original, the film and this new production all field star studded casts.

Monday–Saturday evenings 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees 2.30pm

Running time - TBC

Booking until - 21/06/2014

Silver and Bronze tickets will have viewing restrictions due to pillars and safety rails. Please call on 01482 221 256 for details.

Panton StreetLondon
SW1Y 4DN

Nearest tube - Piccadilly Circus

Seating information - The theatre is split into 4 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Dress Circle on the 1st floor, the Royal Circle above and the Balcony at the top.

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