The Boys in the Band Tickets
Mark Gatiss and Ian Hallard starred in the acclaimed revival of The Boys in the Band at the Vaudeville Theatre. Following a sold-out run at the Park Theatre, the witty, gritty American play transferred to the West End venue for a limited two week run only.
The Boys in the Band takes place in a New York apartment, as Michael hosts a party for his partner Harold, a self-proclaimed “pock-marked, Jew fairy”. Quickly, the gifts begin to flow, the drink gets knocked back and the dope circles the room.
As Harold receives a surprise present in the form of a rather dashing cowboy hustler, Michael also receives a present, in the form of a forgotten figure from his past. Soon, the air of celebration evaporates and elation quickly turns into heartbreak.
Mark Gatiss starred as Harold, opposite Ian Hallard as Michael, with the original play having marked the first time in history that a male married couple appeared on the West End. Gatiss is well-known for his appearances both on and off screen, including BBC’s Sherlock, as well as his Olivier Award-winning role in Three Days in the Country. Hallard is best known for his role in Doctors.
Additional cast members included Daniel Boys (Miss Atomic Bomb) as Donald, Jack Derges (EastEnders) as Cowboy, James Holmes, as Emory, John as Alan, Greg Lockett as Bernard, Ben Mansfield as Larry and Nathan Nolan Hank.
Produced by Tom O’Connell and James Seabright, The Boys in the Band was directed by Adam Penford, with design by Rebecca Brower, sound design by James Nicholson and lighting design by Jack Weir. Dripping with razor-sharp wit and equally touching moments, this revolutionary play opened for a limited time at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, from 7th February to 18th February 2017.
Sorry this show closed 18 February 2017, we recommend these similar productions.
The Boys in the Band is recommended for those aged 14 and up.
The Boys in the Band Reviews
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A seminal play in the fight for the gay community doesn't quite pull the same punches that one assumes it did in it's original staging yet Ian Holland and Mark Gatiss put in great performances and it is moving at times.
I loved it, comedic timing of the entire cast was brilliant. Mark Gatiss probably had the fewest lines, but his deadpan perfect delivery had me laughing out loud the entire time. Very funny for first half, heartbreaking (and still funny) in the secon Read more
Great show. Very funny. My friend thought I would like it because I like drag queens, but this was like drag queens without the costumes and make up. They were right. Very sharp humour. Small cast with an easy to follow storyline. Highly recommend th Read more