We are delighted to announce Emma Rice’s critically-acclaimed musical adaptation of Romantics Anonymous will broadcast direct to audience’s homes live from Bristol Old Vic.
Directed by Emma Rice (Malory Towers, Wise Children, Tristan & Yseult), this beautiful new musical was meant to be on a tour of USA before the pandemic struck. On 22 September it will embark on a 5 performance 'digital tour', streaming LIVE ON STAGE from the Bristol Old Vic. Each night will be a truly one-off experience!
This is not a fancy, edited pre-record of the show. That would be far too safe and easy! This is the real thing. At 7.15pm, when you take your seat on your sofa, the company will be in the theatre warming up, running lines and tuning instruments … until 7.30pm. Showtime! Complete with all the gorgeous possibilities for surprise that an old school night in the theatre would have, this is most definitely not a film. This is living breathing theatre, happening in the moment, shared with a live audience.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 19 August and until Sunday 20 September will cost £15 (plus a £1 booking fee). From Monday 21 September, they’ll go up to £20.
Presented by Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic & Plush Theatricals
The world premiere of Romantics Anonymous was originally produced by Shakespeare's Globe for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by special arrangement with Radio Mouse Entertainment.
Company
Cast Marc Antolin, Carly Bawden, Me’sha Bryan, Harry Hepple, Laura Jane Matthewson, Sandra Marvin, Philip Cox, Gareth Snook, Omari Douglas
Directed by Emma Rice
Book by Emma Rice
Lyrics by Christopher Dimond
Music by Michael Kooman
Based on the film Les Émotifs Anonymes written by Jean-Pierre Améris and Phillippe Blasband