LUV THEATRE! "Take Flight" New Musical July 28, 2007

This event is on the diary of the Luv Theatre! Group, a free London cooperative theatregoers' group. Members suggest an event, naming a date, time and place for everyone to meet up. Members book their own tickets and meet up before and after the performance to socialize, often having a meal and/or a drink together. Please join the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LuvTheatre
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Meet up 2.45 pm to 3.15 pm for 3.30 pm start of performance. As usual we can go for drinks/meal afterwards.

"The world premiere of the brand new musical Take Flight by award winning composers Maltby and Shire, with book by John Weidman opens at the Chocolate Factory from 13th July for a strictly limited season until September 22nd. This incredible show promises to be our most exciting production to date.

Director Sam Buntrock, musical supervisor Caroline Humphris and "designer David Farley reunite for the first time since working together on the award-winning Chocolate Factory production of Sunday in the Park with George, and prior to its Broadway transfer this winter. This exclusive world premiere tells the inspirational stories of the pioneers of flight; The Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh.

"The prestigious American writers Richard Maltby and David Shire have written many shows together including Closer than Ever, Starting Here, Starting Now and Baby. Individually David Shire is an Oscar winning film score composer (All The Presidents Men, Norma Rae and most recently Zodiac). Richard Maltby wrote the lyrics for Miss Saigon and he devised and directed Ain’t Misbehavin (Tony – Best Director) and Fosse. John Weidman is a long time Sondheim collaborator, he wrote the book for Assassins, Pacific Overtures and Bounce. "

To book £10 matinee tickets go to http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/index2.asp

and click on "Take Flight"

To join us book for Saturday, 28 July at 3.30pm.

Please join the group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LuvTheatre
before coming to an event

"ALL SEATING IS UNRESERVED IN THE AUDITORIUM. DOORS OPEN APPROX 20 MIN PRIOR TO START OF SHOW. Tickets booked via the website will always be held at the box office for collection before the show. Please bring the card used to book when collecting."

Official Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LuvTheatre