This production began performances on 17th September 2012 and closed on 5th January 2013.
The Pendon Amateur Light Operatic Society's production of The Beggar's Opera is going off the rails, that is until a handsome but shy young widower Guy (Harman) joins the group. An instant hit with the company's ferociously zealous director Dafydd (Brydon) and the show’s leading ladies, including Dafydd’s wife Hannah (Jensen), Guy soon gets more than he bargained for as he discovers that all the best action happens off-stage. Classic songs fill the air as the drama on stage is mirrored by the romantic rivalry and small-town squabbles causing a stir in the wings of this ambitious local show.
Not seen in London since the National Theatre’s hit production over 25 years ago, A Chorus of Disapproval aims to steal the limelight once more in the West End.
Making his West End theatre debut, Rob Brydon stars alongside Nigel Harman (Shrek, EastEnders) and Ashley Jensen (Extras, Ugly Betty) in Alan Ayckbourn’s riotous comedy A Chorus of Disapproval, directed by Olivier and Tony award-winner Trevor Nunn.
Sonia Friedman Productions, Tulchin/Bartner Productions, Adam Kenwright, Peter Fetterman/Adam Blanshary, Lady Delves Broughton/Rupert Gavin present “A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL”.
CAST
ROB BRYDON – Dafydd ap Llewellyn
NIGEL HARMAN – Guy Jones
ASHLEY JENSEN – Hannah Llewellyn
TERESA BANHAM – Enid Washbrook
DAISY BEAUMONT – Fay Hubbard
GEORGIA BROWN – Bridget Baines
ROB COMPTON – Crispin Usher
MATTHEW COTTLE – Ted Washbrook
STEVEN EDIS – Mr Ames
JESSICA ELLERBY – Linda Washbrook
BARRIE RUTTER – Jarvid Huntley-Pike
PAUL THORNLEY – Ian Hubbard
SUSAN TRACY – Rebecca Huntley-Pike
CREATIVES
TREVOR NUNN – Director
ROBERT JONES – Designer
TIM MITCHELL – Lighting Designer
FERGUS O'HARE – Sound Designer
STEVEN EDIS – Music Director