Marvellous Tickets
London’s first new West End theatre in 50 years opens with a transfer of Neil Baldwin’s charming, larger-than-life bio-play.
A charming and joyful true story
London’s first new West End theatre in 50 years opens with an explosion of colour and fantastical storytelling in Marvellous - a success story that’s almost too brilliant to be true!Growing up in 1950s England, Neil Baldwin was encouraged to keep his expectations low. But Neil wasn’t one to give in to underestimation. Hitchhiking across the country, becoming a famous clown, getting an honorary degree from Keele University, or even earning a spot on the Queen’s New Year Honours list: Neil’s irrepressible spirit means his life has been anything but average.
Topped off with a stint as Stoke City’s kit man and accepting a BAFTA for a film inspired by his escapades, Neil became a local hero who proves that life really can be marvellous if you believe in yourself.
Neil Baldwin’s Marvellous play premiered at the New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme, his hometown, and now transfers to the brand-new Soho Place Theatre in London. It is written by Baldwin and Malcolm Clarke, and adapted for the stage by Baldwin and Theresa Heskins, who also directs.
Discover a life lived sensationally with Marvellous tickets; this funny, uplifting and inventive show is truly one of a kind.
Sorry this show closed 26 November 2022, we recommend these similar productions.
Performance dates:
23 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2022
Running time:
2 hours and 20 minutes including an interval.
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Age recommendation:
Best for age 8+
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'Marvellous' has already been made into a film and tells the true story of Neil Baldwin, a man with learning difficulties from the North of England who is determined to succeed in everything he sets out to do, be it join the circus, become a football Read more
Performance date: 25 October 2022
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'Marvellous' has already been made into a film and tells the true story of Neil Baldwin, a man with learning difficulties from the North of England who is determined to succeed in everything he sets out to do, be it join the circus, become a football Read more