It’s Maureen!
First look at national treasure Dame Maureen Lipman - who turned 80- this week - in the world premiere pre-West End tour of Peter Quilter’s ALLEGRA, which opens on Thursday at Theatre Royal Brighton
Photos by Marc Brenner
National treasure Dame Maureen Lipman stars in the title role of Allegra, in this heart-warming new comedy from Olivier and Tony Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter, (End of the Rainbow and Glorious!) and directed and choreographed by three-time Olivier Award winner musical theatre director, Stephen Mear (Sunset Boulevard, Marry Poppins, Hello, Dolly!).
Allegra is full of life, joy and an irresistible urge to sing. She bursts into song at home, in the street and even in the local shops and cafés. Sometimes the orchestra plays only in her imagination. Sometimes it spills gloriously into the real world, much to the delight, confusion and occasional horror of everyone around her. Her devoted brother Ronen (John Middleton of Emmerdale) and her carer Anna (Elizabeth Bower of Midsomer Murders) do their best to keep life steady, but how do you protect someone you love without dimming the light that makes them who they are? Star of stage and screen, Dame Maureen Lipman takes centre stage as Allegra, beloved by millions for her role in Coronation Street and celebrated for her extraordinary career, in her eagerly anticipated first UK tour for 20 years.
Creative Team
Writer Peter Quilter
Director & Choreographer Stephen Mear
Set & Costume Designer Justin Williams
Lighting Designer: Samuel Biondolillo
Sound Designer: Russell Ditchfield
Production Management: Setting Line
General Management & Tour Booking: Thomas Hopkins Productions
Casting Director Rob Kelly
Producers: Thomas Sven Hopkins Productions SAMS Entertainment thank you @marcsbrenner ❤️🎭❤️
Happy 45 years Cats. Let’s see how many wonderful faces you recognise. I was in cats 3 times over the years and loved it. My claim to fame is that I was one of the first people @chrissiecartwrightlangham put into the show, and I loved it. I made so many friends for life ❤️🎭❤️😻
Throwback Thursday, this is my old favourite, Vic and I trying to be Nic and Margaret from @apprenticeuk We lost you 10 years ago this week Vic, and I miss you all the time. ❤️🎭❤️
