Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, captured live from the National Theatre in London, returns to cinemas.
New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.
Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, it’s directed by Dominic Cooke (The Comedy of Errors).
Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.
• An outstanding production – ★★★★★ reviews across the board, with press quotes to support.
• A classic but rarely performed musical by Stephen Sondheim, writer of many famous musicals including Sweeney Todd and A Little Night Music.
• Beautifully staged – The show captures the glamour of the golden age of music halls and revues, with gorgeous showgirl costumes bedazzled with Swarovski crystals.
• A stunning lead performance from Imelda Staunton