The Way Old Friends Do tickets
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The Way Old Friends Do
The new comedy about devotion, desire and Dancing Queens.
In 1988, two Birmingham school friends tentatively came out: one as gay, the other - more shockingly - as an ABBA fan. Thirty years later, they reunite to form the world’s first ABBA tribute band – in drag. Can their friendship survive the tribulations of a life on the road; one full of platform boots, fake beards, and a distractingly attractive stranger?
Simultaneously tender and laugh-out loud funny, this heartfelt story will appeal to anyone who understands how it feels to be a fan: of ABBA or of anyone.
Written by and starring Ian Hallard (The Boys In The Band), and directed by Mark Gatiss (The Unfriend, Sherlock, Dracula, Doctor Who, The League of Gentlemen). Cast includes Donna Berlin (Doctors), Sara Crowe (Olivier Award winner for Private Lives), Andrew Horton (Jupiter’s Legacy), Rose Shalloo (Malory Towers) and Anton Tweedale (The Mousetrap, West End).
Featuring the voices of Miriam Margolyes and Paul O'Grady.
'JOYOUS, HEARTWARMING AND RIOTOUSLY FUNNY' Attitude
'SPARKLES WITH ONE LINERS… HUGELY ENJOYABLE' BritishTheatre.com
- Access Information
For access information please call the box office please call 020 7839 8811 or email boxoffice@criterion-theatre.co.uk
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Duration
2hrs 15 mins
- Suitable For Children
14+
- Times
Aug. 17, 2023 - Sept. 9, 2023
Criterion Theatre
Latest customer reviews
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Fun fun fun!
6 September 2023
Great story! Funny, witty and the cast interacted with the audience, I would love to watch again. Music was spot on. What more can I say the cast looked like they enjoyed it too! Great job.
Nicola Pyatt Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous!
27 August 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole story and found I was emotionally invested in all the characters. I was so pleased we saw the group perform at the end and enjoyed the ‘song-a-long’. Thank you for a very entertaining evening with tender moments and good laughs.
Shirley, Keithley Confirmed ticket purchaser
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27 August 2023
an enjoyable experience especially the end the cast were great in there chosen parts very talented
anne Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fantastic
18 August 2023
Seen this Show twice now. Brilliant theme, fabulous acting, and stage set is great. This is a must see if you love Abba. A masterpiece.
Clive M Confirmed ticket purchaser
