Tickets now on sale for "Glorious!"

Tickets now on sale for "Glorious!"

Tickets now on sale for Glorious!, Peter Quilter's new comedy starring Maureen Lipman at the Duchess Theatre opening 2 Nov 2005, following previews from 1 Nov 2005 - booking to 29 April 2006.

Directed by Alan Strachan, the cast also includes : Janie Booth, Barrie Ingham, Josie Kidd, William Oxborrow, Lolly Susi

Glorious! is designed by Simon Higlett , lighting by Jason Taylor , produced by Birmingham Repertory Company / Michael Codron.

In 1940´s New York, the performer who everyone wanted to see live was Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect.

Known as 'the first lady of the sliding scale' she warbled and screeched her way through the evening to an audience who mostly fell about with laughter. But this delusional and joyously happy woman paid little attention to her critics, instead she was surrounded by a circle of devoted friends who were almost as eccentric as she was.

Maureen Lipman plays the delightful diva in this heart-warming comedy. Based upon a true story, Peter Quilter´s new play spins from Florence´s charity recitals and extravagent balls, through to her bizarre recording sessions and an ultimate triumph at Carnegie Hall.