Performance

Venue	Playhouse Theatre
	Other spaces: The Boards
Town	Edinburgh
County	Edinburgh
From	10th November 2015
To	21st November 2015
What is currently on at Playhouse Theatre (V602)

Mack and Mabel

T743391719
This is the story of Mack Sennter, undisputed King of Comedy in the silent movie era, and the Silent Movie star, Mabel Normand. The story starts in 1932 in Mack's old studios, where they are now making "talkies" much to his disdain. Mack reminisces and through his memories the story of their turbulent relationship and the magic of making movies in the early days of Hollywood unfolds. We are taken back to 1911 when it all began. Sennett is in the middle of making a two-reeler when the creditors come to close him down, in the middle of the chaos in walks Mabel, the kid from the Deli. She won't leave until she gets her 15 cents. Her natural comic talent is captured on film by Mack and before she knows it she is making movies. The next step is Hollywood. By this time both Mack and Mabel realise their feelings towards each other, but Mack's life is all about making movies and he won't let anything get in his way.

Book by	Michael Stewart
Music	Jerry Herman
Lyrics	Jerry Herman

Archive :: production:T743391719, musical:S1594, venue:V602

Production details

Reviews

Overall: 4.33

Josie (28Oct15): Saw this production in Manchester Opera House on 24 October 2015. Outstanding performances, thoroughly enjoyed the show. Anny Jane Casey is awesome! 5

Linda (17Oct15): first saw this 20 years ago in London and was disappointed. the music was great, but the story weak and acting not up to scratch. However went to see it at Chichester and what a difference 2 decades and a rewrite of the book make. This time was the best time, as the song goes. Michael Ball seems born to play this part, his great voice ideal for the role of Sennett, he owns the stage from the moment he enters till the final curtain. Hope to hear a lot more of the beautiful Rebecca Lachance, a perfect Mabel.Fast becoming a National treasure, Anna Jane Casey gives wonderful support as she exhorts us to 'tap our troubles away. Would see it again, sadly not coming near to me this time. 5

Catherine (10Oct15): A superb production of a strong musical. The staging, set and choreography is incredibly clever. Michael Ball is superb - beautiful voice beautifully controlled. Seen this musically twice before - and this production is by far the best of h ethree. 5

jim (07Sep15): Lost me a bit in the second half ... more variety show than musical 2

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Company

Producer	Chichester Festival Theatre
Director	Jonathan Church
Design	Robert Jones
Sound	Paul Groothius
Lighting	Howard Harrison
Director	Charlotte Sutton (casting)
Choreographer	Stephen Mear
Performer	Michael Ball (Mack Sennett)
Performer	Rebecca LaChance (Mabel)
Performer	Anna-Jane Casey (Lottie)
Performer	Jack Edwards (Fatty)
Performer	Gunnar Cauthery (Frank)
Performer	Mark Inscoe (William Desmond Taylor)
Performer	Michelle Francis
Performer	Emily Langham
Performer	Rebecca Louis
Performer	Joshua Lovell
Performer	Joseph Prouse
Performer	Emily Shaw
Performer	Ashley Andrews
Performer	Adam Denman
Performer	Nicole Deon
Performer	Jenny Legg
Performer	Grace McKee
Performer	Rohan Richards
Performer	Sam Stones
Performer	Andrew Waldron
Performer	Zara Warren
Performer	Libby Watts

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