The Last 5 Years
Wed 6 - Sun 10 May 2009

The Notes from New York production of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last 5 Years is reconceived for the Duchess following its acclaimed gala staging at the Theatre Royal Haymarket last year. West End stars Julie Atherton (Avenue Q, Mamma Mia!) and Paul Spicer (Taboo, The Witches of Eastwick) reprise their performances as Cathy and Jamie in this celebrated two-hander from Wednesday 6 to Sunday 10 May.

Creative tensions combine with complexities of the heart in this emotionally wrought and unequivocally moving song cycle. Newly published novelist Jamie and aspiring actress Cathy tell the tale of their raw and impassioned relationship in opposite directions and from destructively differing standpoints. Unique in structure yet familiar in its universally resounding themes, this celebrated two-hander reminds us it's possible to feel claustrophobically close to and yet worlds apart from the one you hold closest to your heart.

Julie Atherton’s credits include originating the roles of Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in the West End transfer of Broadway hit Avenue Q; Sophie in Mamma Mia!; Serena in Fame and Just So at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Paul Spicer’s credits include the lead roles of Billy in Taboo; Michael in The Witches of Eastwick; and Nick in Fame. Other recent credits include Tobias in Sweeney Todd.

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Venue:
Duchess Theatre
Catherine Street
London
WC2B 5LA

Performances:
Wed - Fri 20.00, Sat - Sun 16.00 & 20.00

Ticket Prices:
£30.00, £20.00, £10.00

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