Gigi

By Lerner and Loewe

Books & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe
Based on a novel by Colette.
As produced by Edwin Lester for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Civic Light Opera Associations
And by Saint Subber for Broadway

6 August - 13 September 2008

'Extremely entertaining' ****

Evening Standard

'A theatrical gem' ****

Daily Mail

'O'Hare grasps the title role with both hands, her innocence recalls that of Audrey Hepburn' ****

Financial Times

Set against the Belle Époque of Paris, young Gigi breaks with convention when she captures the heart of a rich playboy.

Returning to the London stage to star in Gigi are Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee, Topol, and stage and screen favourite, Millicent Martin.  They are joined by rising musical theatre star Lisa O’Hare in the title role and Thomas Borchert, star of many musicals in Europe, as Gaston. Also appearing will be the BAFTA-winning actress Linda Thorson.

Written by Lerner and Loewe , famed for their earlier musical My Fair Lady, Gigi has not been seen in London for over 20 years. It is directed by Artistic Director, Timothy Sheader, and choreographed by Olivier Award winning Stephen Mear. Both witty and charming Gigi includes such numbers as “Thank Heaven for Little Girls” and “I Remember it Well”. 

Running time: approx. 2 hours 30 mins including an interval

There will be a signed performance of Gigi on Thursday 28 August at 8pm.