Michael Crawford returns to the West End in the premiere of new British musical, The Go-Between. Based on L. P. Hartle’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between follows Leo Colston as he accidentally rediscovers past memories. Remembering his days in Norfolk, a young Leo is forced to act as the go-between for an illicit adult affair. Little does he realise that this experience has shaped him forever. Crawford is a renowned actor, creating the titular roles in Barnum and The Phantom of the Opera, which earned him the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical, a Tony, Drama Desk and Critics Circle Award. The Go-Between sees his first return to the stage since appearing in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. Opening at the Apollo Theatre on June 7th, The Go-Between will run for a limited season.
Saw the performance last night. What can we say. Go see, go see, go see! Absolutely brilliant! Moving! Captivating! Michael was fabulous! amazing! his voice is just incredible. Cannot fault anything. The two young boys were brilliant am sure we’ve not seen the last of them, great performance too from the rest of the cast. Thoroughly recommend. A lovely theatre. Does not matter where you sit as good views all round. Came a long way to see this, was not disappointed.
Gloria and Jayne26 Sep 2016
Saw the performance last night. What can we say. Go see, go see, go see! Absolutely brilliant! Moving! Captivating! Michael was fabulous! amazing! his voice is just incredible. Cannot fault anything.…
Gloria and Jayne26 Sep 2016
Absolutely top notch performance, and Michael Crawford was utterly outstanding. I gave him a standing ovation. Loved it!!
Sophia14 Sep 2016
Absolutely top notch performance, and Michael Crawford was utterly outstanding. I gave him a standing ovation. Loved it!!
Sophia14 Sep 2016
A most original musical. I loved the staging. Who can’t love 2 dear little boys? Thoroughly enjoyable and I recommend it.
Diane Goford14 Jul 2016
A most original musical. I loved the staging. Who can’t love 2 dear little boys? Thoroughly enjoyable and I recommend it.
Diane Goford14 Jul 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening performance on 16 June! The cast was superb. I knew it was a musical but didn’t know the music was provided by only a wonderful pianist! Michael Crawford was brilliant! A captivating story and production! First class!
Joan McCorkell21 Jun 2016
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening performance on 16 June! The cast was superb. I knew it was a musical but didn’t know the music was provided by only a wonderful pianist! Michael Crawford was…
Joan McCorkell21 Jun 2016
Michael Crawford was fantastic. A very moving performance with a strong supporting cast. A well deserved standing ovation on 4th June 2016. A big thank you to the entire team.
Guy Davison6 Jun 2016
Michael Crawford was fantastic. A very moving performance with a strong supporting cast. A well deserved standing ovation on 4th June 2016. A big thank you to the entire team.
Guy Davison6 Jun 2016
What a singular experience. The cast was superb. The young man who played LEO tonight, 1 June, was amazing! And what an honor to be in the same room with Michael Crawford and watch his soul touching performance. This is an experience that will stay with me for a very long time. This show has earned a special place in my heart. What a heart-wrenching story, amazingly staged with just the right touches of pathos and humor. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Micheal kott6 Jun 2016
What a singular experience. The cast was superb. The young man who played LEO tonight, 1 June, was amazing! And what an honor to be in the same room with Michael Crawford and watch his soul touching…
Legendary stage and screen actor Michael Crawford stars in the premiere of a new British musical, The Go-Between. After opening with previews on May 27th, The Go-Betweenplays at the Apollo Theatre London, with an official opening on June 7th 2016.
Previously running at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, the Royal & Derngate and Derby Live,The Go-Between has received Best Musical Production at the Theatre Awards UK. Featuring a new score by Richard Taylor (Whistle Down the Wind)and a book by beloved children’s dramatist David Wood (Goodnight Mister Tom),this promises to be a hit. In 1970, The Go-Between was made into a film starring Michael Redgrave.
Based on L. P. Hartley’s 1953 novel, The Go-Between follows the story of an elderly man, Leo Colston, who unintentionally unlocks memories of his past, which he had long since left behind. Snapshots of a particularly hot summer in 1900 appear, along with his days spent in Norfolk. When a young Leo spends the holidays with the family of his friend Marcus, he is plunged into an adult world of deceit and illicit passion. Leo becomes trapped in a doomed love affair between upper-class Marian and farmer Ted, acting as the go-between. Soon, he realises that this has shaped his life forever.
The Go-Between plays at the Apollo Theatre. Don’t miss out on this chance to see Crawford back on stage!
Cast and Creative
The Go-Between features a book by much-loved children’s dramatist David Wood, who has previously adapted Goodnight Mister Tom for the stage, as well as Roald Dahl classics such as The Witches and The Twits. An original score has been penned for the musical by Richard Taylor, who is well-known for composing Whistle Down the Wind. This new musical is produced by Joseph Smith and prolific producer Bill Kenwright, with direction from Roger Haines, who has in the past worked on A Warning to the Curious and The Full Monty.
Michael Crawford stars as Leo Colston in what is his first return to the West End since his performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz. Crawford is best-known for playing Frank in Some Mother’s Do ‘Ave ‘Em, as well as for creating the titular role In Barnum, for which he won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. His iconic performance as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera also earned him a Tony Award, Drama Desk and Critics Circle Award. In 1986, he received an OBE from the Queen.
Further casting includes Gemma Sutton (Gypsy) as Marian, Stuart Ward as Ted, Issy Van Randwyck as Mrs Maudsley, Stephen Carlile as Trimingham, Julian Forsyth as Mr Maudsley, John Addison as Henry, Jenni Bowden as Stanton/Leo's Mother/Eulalie and Silas Wyatt-Barke as Denys. A cast of six boys alternate the roles of Leo and Marcus.
Show Lengths and Times
The Go-Between opened at the Apollo Theatre London on May 27th, with an official opening on June 7th 2016. The musical is set to run until October 15th. Performances are at 7:30pm every day excluding Sundays, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2:30pm.
Show running time is approximately 2hrs and 20mins, including an interval.
Suitable for Children?
The Go-Between is family friendly and suited to all generations. Please note that the Apollo Theatre does not supply booster cushions for young children.
Tickets
Tickets for The Go-Between at the Apollo Theatre London are on sale and you can book them above.
