The Ladykillers Theatre breaks

Living in a run-down, subsiding house with a parrot and a batty suspicion of the activities of her neighbours, Mrs Wilberforce is sweet, well-meaning, and has long ago run out her welcome with the local constabulary after a series of wild goose chases. Then enters a cohort of surprisingly sinister string musicians who rent out the rooms in her house but the characters “Major” Courtney, Harry Robinson, Louis Harvey, “One-Round” Lawson and their leader, “Professor” Marcus are not string musicians and are in fact, hardened career criminals who plan to rob the bank next door through Mrs Wilberforce’s dilapidated basement.

A hilariously dark comedy based on the award-winning 1955 British film from Ealing Studios, The Ladykillers theatre breaks will see five devious ne’er-do-wells locked in mortal combat with a saintly old spinster. Does she know too much? Does she know enough? Does she know she’s the getaway driver? On The Ladykillers theatre breaks, an unbelievable meeting of worlds will see the comic clash of the century.

Written by the dazzlingly funny Graham Linehan (most noted for the TV shows Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd), you’ll be watching his adaptation of one of his favourite films. Several casts have now filled the roles, with celebrities such as Peter Capaldi and Ben Miller originating Marcus and Louis. On The Ladykillers theatre breaks, expect a glib comedy with more than a dash of black humour and British wit. The Ladykillers theatre breaks promise to be a thoroughly entertaining experience.

You can choose from our hand-picked selection of properties for the night on The Ladykillers theatre breaks. From cheap and comfy to luxury and everything in between, you can be sure that everything will be to your taste. Add on some discounted rail travel, and on The Ladykillers theatre breaks, we can guarantee you’ll have the last laugh!

• Graham Linehan hated the theatre before he wrote the play. Speaking to the Irish Independent, he said “I've never been a big fan of the theatre to be honest. Recently, though, I realise the main reason for that was that I didn't see enough good theatre.” We’re glad he changed his mind!
• When it originally opened at the Gielgud Theatre in late 2011, The Ladykillers broke box office records, taking close to a whopping £400,000 in a week
• Another famous adaptation of the original The Ladykillers was by the Coen Brothers in 2004, set in Mississippi and starring Tom Hanks

Recommended age: 12+

Monday - Saturday evenings @ 7.45pm | Wednesday & Saturday matinees @ 3pm

Running time - 2¼ hours

Booking until - 16/11/2013

The StrandLondon
WC2R 0NH

Nearest tube - Charing Cross

Seating information - The theatre is split into 3 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Dress Circle on the 1st floor and the Grand Circle at the top.

If you are booking a break more than six weeks in advance you can choose to pay just 50% of your package price at the time of purchase and settle the remaining balance a month before you travel.

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