Paris truly is a magnificent city, arguably the most sophisticated in the whole of Western Europe but is it a place in which relationship problems can be solved or fixed? Only the unique talent of John Godber knows as he directs his comical, truthful masterpiece April In Paris which is on at the New Brighton Pavilions from Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th September.
Al and Bet’s relationship is on the rocks. He has recently lost his job, she works in a shoe shop and can only dream of a better life but things are about to change…
When Bet wins a romantic night in the city of love ,Al wonders who she’ll take along…! Resigned to taking her husband though, before long, they are both up to their necks in culture, clothes and croissants. Paris ignites their relationship like never before, but the reality of returning home always looms large.
In a production that The Guardian called, “”…brilliantly simple powerful piece” and The Stage said, “That 20 years on, Godber’s script remains amazingly fresh and contemporary” join Al and Bet in this hilarious romantic adventure, Olivier-nominated for Comedy of the Year when it premiered and featuring John Godber’s unique brand of observational comedy. With star performances from Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Dinnerladies) and Joe McGann (Calendar Girls, Upper Hand, The Hanging Gale) April in Paris will make your heart melt.
Tickets for evening performances of April In Paris are priced at £21 with concessions available at £19. There are two matinee performances, on Wednesday 24th and Saturday 27th September at 2.30pm. Tickets both these performances are priced at £19 with concessions available £17.
*Includes a £1.00 per ticket fee. Capped at 8 tickets. No fees to Friends of the Floral.
Tickets for April In Paris are available from the Pavilions Box office, online www.floralpavilion.com or by telephone on 0151 6660000.