The Artist has mesmerised film audiences across the world for over a decade, winning five Academy Awards, seven BAFTAs and three Golden Globe Awards.
Now the beguiling love story is reinvented for the stage in a dazzling celebration of silent cinema that blends cutting-edge theatre-making with iconic music of the period.
The world premiere stage production will begin its journey with a strictly limited run at Theatre Royal Plymouth from Saturday 11 May 2024 with public booking from Friday 9 June 2023.
The Artist is a McOnie Company production produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, The McOnie Company, Playful Productions, Bill Damaschke, Stephen and Nancy Gabriel and Underbelly.
In 1920s Hollywood the business of making dreams come true is in full swing.
Silent movie icon George Valentin has long been the darling of the silver screen when he falls for aspiring actress Peppy Miller.
But while her star is about to rise, his might soon flicker out: amidst all the glamour, laughter and romance, the silent movie industry is on the brink of a revolution.
With the Talkies on their way, George must either find his voice in a brave new world or lose everything he holds dear to a bygone era.
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The Creative Team
- DIRECTION AND CHOREOGRAPHY
Drew McOnie - ADAPTATION
Lindsey Ferrentino and Drew McOnie
- DESIGN
Christopher Oram - MUSIC
Simon Hale - LIGHTING
Zoe Spurr - SOUND
Simon Baker - VIDEO
Ash J Woodward - PUPPETRY
Maia Kirkman-Richards - CASTING
Will Burton CDG - ASSOCIATE CHOREOGRAPHY
Ebony Molina - MUSICAL DIRECTION
Chris Poon
