Details

Based on Billy Wilder's 1950 Oscar-winning film of the same name, Sunset Boulevard depicts the faded glamour of former Hollywood actress Norma Desmond. The ex-silent movie star is portrayed living in isolation, with only memories for company. However, when struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis appears at her house, she demands a second chance in the limelight.

Cast/Performers

Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Dave Willetts (Max von Meyerling), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Betty Schaefer), Tomm Coles (Artie Green), Craig Pinder (Cecil B De Mille), Jessica Martin (understudy - Norma Desmond), Elisa Boyd, Alexander Evans, Kate Feldscreiber, Sam Kenyon, Nick Lashbrook, Tarek Merchant, Helen Power

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Travis (musical arrangement)
Book by(s): Don Black, Christopher Hampton
Lyrics: Don Black
Producer(s): Howard Panter (for the Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd), Tulchin, Bartner Productions, Bill Kenwright Ltd
Company: Watermill Theatre
Director: Craig Revel Horwood
Choreographer: Craig Revel Horwood
Design: Diego Pitarch
Lighting: Richard G Jones
Sound: Gary Dixon