OVERVIEW

TV and stage icon Felicity Kendal leads a star cast as the glamorous socialite Florence Lancaster in Noel Coward’s renowned play about the frivolous nature and narcissism of London’s late 1920’s aristocracy.
Amidst a backdrop of glittering decadence The Vortex centres on the tempestuous relationship of Florence and her hedonistic son Nicky. With the Mother’s desire for younger men driven by her refusal to grow old, and the Son’s obsession with competing for her love, Florence Lancaster insatiable needs are fundamentally the crux of the “Vortex of beastliness” that drives Nicky to his demons.
Much loved for her illustrious television and stage career which includes The Good Life and Rosemary and Thyme, as well as her remarkable sell-out success in Fallen Angels in London’s West End, Felicity Kendal returns to the stage in this fantastic brand new production of Noel Coward’s highly acclaimed play. Peter Hall - one of the UK’s most prolific and prestigious stage directors - directs a star cast including Dan Stevens best known for his outstanding performance in the BBC drama The Line of Beauty and for the recent West End production of Hay Fever, Phoebe Nicholls 'Cordelia Flyte' from Brideshead Revisited and Annette Badland Cutting it, Dr Who and Bergerac.
Don't miss this stunning new production of Coward's highly acclaimed masterpiece - the play which made his name and sealed his reputation as one of the greats.

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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS: NOËL COWARD’S THE VORTEX

FELICITY KENDAL

DAN STEVENS

PHOEBE NICHOLLS

With:
ANNETTE BADLAND
VIVIEN KEENE
DANIEL PIRRIE
PAUL RIDLEY
TIMOTHY SPEYER
CRESSIDA TREW
BARRY STANTON

Creative Team

Director:	Peter Hall
Producer:	Bill Kenwright Limited
Designer:	Alison Chitty
Lighting:	Paul Pyant
Sound:	Gregory Clarke
Marketing:	Target Live - 020 7907 1777

TICKET PRICES

Stalls:	£45, £35
Dress Circle:	£45, £25 (Side View)
Upper Circle:	£25, £15 (Side View)
Balcony:	£15
Boxes:	£35, £15

Group Rates
b/a £25.00, u/c £17.50 - Mon - Thurs & Sat Mat

School Rates
Best available reduced to £14.50 - Mon - Wed

Fair Access Rates
£15.00
No discounts are available between 11th & 24th February 2008

Performances

20th February 2008* to 7th June 2008
Monday to Saturday at 8pm
Wednesday 3pm & Saturday at 4pm

Running Time: 2 Hours including 2 intervals
Age Limit: 11+

First Preview: Wednesday 20th February 2008
First Matinee: Wednesday 27th February 2008 at 3pm
First Weekend Matinee: Saturday 23rd February at 3pm