A new comedy about devotion, desire and dancing queens, THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO is coming to London’s Criterion Theatre for a limited run, following a previous run at the Park Theatre in the spring!
Written by and starring Ian Hallard (The Boys In The Band), this world premiere is directed by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who, The League of Gentlemen). Cast includes Donna Berlin (Doctors), Sara Crowe (Olivier Award winner for Private Lives), Andrew Horton (Jupiter’s Legacy), Rose Shalloo (Malory Towers), and Anton Tweedale (The Mousetrap, West End). Featuring the voices of Miriam Margolyes and Paul O’Grady.
Simultaneously tender and funny, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone.
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In 1988, two school friends tentatively come out to one another: one as gay, the other as an ABBA fan. When they meet again years later, they decide to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag! But can their friendship survive the tribulations of life on the road?
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2hrs 15mins
Ian Hallard, Donna Berlin, Sara Crowe, Andrew Horton, Rose Shalloo, Anton Tweedale, Miriam Margolyes (voice), Paul O’Grady (voice).
Ian Hallard (Writer), Mark Gatiss (Director)
Age Guidance: 14+
'A super trouper of a show'
'A genuine love letter to ABBA… blisteringly funny one-liners.'
'A high-energy ode to fandom and friendship that’ll leave you with a giddy grin.'
