Review: Guys and Dolls at the Savoy Theatre

Guys and Dolls
Savoy Theatre
Reviewed on Monday 4th January 2016
★★★★

Gordon Greenberg's production of Guys and Dolls has transferred to the West End's Savoy Theatre following its 2014 run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Regarded by many as one of the greatest musicals of all time, Guys and Dolls is a legendary show which bursts with old school charm.

Full casting announced for Guys & Dolls

Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Guys and Dolls.

The show will embark on a short UK tour prior to opening at the Savoy Theatre on 6th January 2016 (previews from 10th December 2015) for a limited thirteen week run concluding on 12th March 2016. The production ran at the Chichester Festival Theatre last year.

As previously announced, Sophie Thompson and Jamie Parker will reprise their performances as Miss Adelaide and Sky Masterton. Joining them are David Haig as Nathan Detroit and Siubhan Harrison as Sarah Brown.

Editor's Blog: New openings, career defining performances & a trip to Chichester

Michael Flatley, Christina Bianco, Jacqueline Hughes, Cynthia Erivo, Drew McOnie & Sophie Thompson take centre stage...

August is always a strange month in theatreland. As the focus moved to Edinburgh, few shows opened in London, but suddenly September has crept up on us and the West End is kicking into action. Two of this month's biggest openings include the West End transfers of Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games and Forbidden Broadway.

Chichester Gossip: Imelda Staunton to star in Gypsy + Sophie Thompson & Peter Polycarpou in talks to star in Guys and Dolls

Imelda Staunton will play Rose in Jonathan Kent's revival of Gypsy at the Chichester Festival Theatre, the Daily Mail has announced. Baz Bamigboye has revealed the production will run for a limited season from early October and that Kevin Whately is in final talks to play Herbie. Lara Pulver reportedly is in talks about playing Louise Hovick.

In other Chichester news, Sophie Thompson and Peter Polycarpou are apparently in negotiations to star in Guys And Dolls.