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Paul Nicholas to Direct New Musical Version of A Tale of Two Cities

Paul Nicholas
Paul Nicholas

Stage and television star and recording artist Paul Nicholas will direct a new musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, at The Charing Cross Theatre in London, April 5-May 12, with an opening on April 17.

This classic tale depicts one man’s ultimate sacrifice for love, set against the backdrop of the French revolution and the comparative calm of the 18th Century London society. The show will feature music by multi platinum award-winner David Pomeranz, book by Emmy winner Steven David Horwich and David Soames, lyrics by Steven David Horwich and musical arrangements by John Cameron.

Nicholas is best known for his award-winning role of Vince in Just Good Friends, with other TV credits including Bust, Close To Home, Two Up Two Down and The Lady Killers, while film credits include Tommy, Stardust, The World Is Full Of Married Men, Blind Terror, The Nutcracker and Invitation To The Wedding. His recent stage credits include Keeler, which he also produced and directed, a national tour of The Haunting and The Pirates of Penzance. As a singer, Paul Nicholas had four top ten UK hits, including the international bestseller “Heaven On The Seventh Floor,” four gold albums and his own pop series called Paul.

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