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Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett Revive the Golden Era In Thomas Hopkins & Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media in association with Guy Chapman Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett revive the golden era in Falling Stars Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR Sunday 22nd and 29th November 2020 Press Night: Sunday 22nd November, 7pm Stars of stage and screen Peter Polycarpou (Man of La Mancha, London Coliseum; City of Angels; Donmar Warehouse; Birds of a Feather) and Sally Ann Triplett (Finding Neverland, Broadway; Viva Forever, Piccadilly Theatre; EastEnders) unite in the new musical Falling Stars. Conceived and written by Polycarpou, the song cycle is an homage to the composers, collaborators, and publishers of the 1920s, who created some of the greatest music of all time. Falling Stars is the charming story of a lost songbook; hidden away in an antique shop on the East Finchley High Road, its discovery unlocks the beautiful refrains of a bygone era. The entrancing production includes the earliest songs and forgotten melodies of composers who went on to become the most famous songwriters of the century, who changed entertainment forever. This musical revue captures the spirit of the age as Polycarpou and Triplett serenade audiences with the music of Charlie Chaplin, Irving Berlin, Buddy De-Silva, Ray Henderson, Vincent Youmans, Carl Schraubstader, Arthur Freed, and Meredith Wilson. Directed by Michael Strassen (Godspell 50th Anniversary concert; Billy; Assassins), Falling Stars will be performed live at Southwark’s Union Theatre for two nights only. Peter Polycarpou comments, Falling Stars is a collection of songs written just after another pandemic - the influenza pandemic of 1918, which killed at least 30 million people worldwide. And why did the 1920s roar like they did? Because the music of The Charleston, The Tango and The Foxtrot were an escape from the awful social nightmare of the modern world. These songs are a reminder of a time when song writing was both a craft and a blessed escape. To remain Covid-Secure, and ensure social distancing is adhered to, the Union Theatre will follow up-to-date safety regulations, reconfiguring the space to accommodate live audiences. All auditorium seating has been replaced by grouped seating or ‘bubbles’, reducing the overall venue capacity and increasing the floor space. Notes to Editors Show Falling Stars Running Time 60 minutes Dates Sunday 22nd November, 2pm & 4pm Sunday 29th November, 2pm, 4pm & 7pm Tickets Tickets are £27.50 each (plus booking fee) and can be purchased at www.uniontheatre.biz or by phone 020 7261 9876 Tickets must be purchased in ‘bubbles’ of 2 or 4 people. Location Union Theatre, 229 Union Street, London, SE1 0LR How to get there The nearest tube station is Southwark (Jubilee Line) Director Michael Strassen Written & Conceived Peter Polycarpou Musical Director Robert Emery Production Design Jean Grey Cast Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett Producers Thomas Hopkins & Michael Quinn for Ginger Quiff Media Guy Chapman Twitter @Gingerqmedia, @TheUnionTheatre Instagram @Gingerquiffmedia, @theuniontheatre All enquiries, high res images and further information: Chloé Nelkin Consulting E: [email protected], T: 020 3627 2960 W: www.chloenelkinconsulting.com .
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