St James Theatre is the first new theatre complex to open in central London for 30 years. It features a 312 seat theatre, a 100 seat studio theatre plus a sophisticated brasserie (opens 21 September) and lobby bar offering food, fine wines and cocktails. It promises to prove a vibrant addition to the London cultural scene offering an elegant location for conferences and special events, with the bar and restaurant open for all-day dining. Additionally, the theatre has been fitted with state-of-the-art multi-media broadcast facilities which will be used to broadcast performances on the venue’s own satellite TV channel.
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Richard Brecker and Cleo Rocos at the St James Theatre
The Theatre was officially opened by Evgeny Lebedev, owner of The Evening Standard and The Independent at a VIP champagne reception. Other guests at the Gala included Griff Rhys Jones, Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, Glynis Barber, Isla Blair, Peter Bowles, Gurinder Chadha, Wendy Craig, Nancy Dell’Olio, Lord Julian Fellowes, Geraldine James, Howard Goodall, Nicolas Kent, Belinda Lang, Cameron Mackintosh, Sarah Miles, Esther Rantzen, Stephen Poliakoff, Max Stafford Clark, Cleo Rocos and St James Ambassador Richard Brecker.
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The first four shows embody what the founders hope will be the trademark philosophy of the St. James; “an exciting mix of the highest quality theatre, embracing drama, comedy and musical theatre, new work and classical revivals.”
Tickets for all productions in the season are now on sale.
Shows in the new season are BULLY BOY written by Sandi Toksvig starring Anthony Andrews and running from September 18 to October 27, 2012. Monday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm; Thursday & Saturday at 3:00pm. Ticket costs are from £20 to £30.
DADDY LONG LEGS runs from October 31 – December 8, 2012. Press night is November 7th. Monday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm; Wednesday & Saturday 2:30pm. Ticket costs are from £30 to £45.
CINDERELLA runs from December 12, 2012 – January 26, 2013. Press night is on December 18th. Monday through Saturday performances are at 7:30pm. Matinee performances are at 2.30pm and schools performances are at 10.30am. See website for details. Ticket costs range from £15 to £35.
OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD runs from January 30 – March 9, 2013. Press night is on February 4th. Monday through Saturday are at 7.30pm; Thursday & Saturday performances are at 2:30pm. Preview tickets range from £25 to 35. All other performances from £35 to £42.50.
From October 8th 2012, the studio space will present Comedy at St. James Studio every Thursday night, Jazz and Roots Fridays every Friday night and Cabaret at St. James Studio every Saturday night. On Sunday nights the studio will play host to a range of shows from comedy to cabaret and music to magic.
Foster Wilson Architects have designed the theatre and accompanying public spaces. Artist and designer Mark Humphrey was commissioned to design a stunning, 6 tonnes Carrara marble staircase in the foyer.
The venue’s management team includes Robert Mackintosh (Cameron’s brother) as joint CEO and Creative Director, David Gilmore as Artistic Director, Guy Kitchenn as Executive Theatre Director, James Albrecht as Associate Artistic Director and Lady Lucy French as Director of Development.
To book to see any of the shows, visit www.stjamestheatre.co.uk or call 0844 264 2140 and speak to someone at the Box Office during office hours.
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