The first London revival of Betty Blue Eyes will also be the first in-house production at the Union Theatre since Covid. Running from 29 March until 22 April 2023, the royal-themed musical comedy will provide the perfect prelude to the King’s coronation.
Inspired by the film comedy A Private Function by Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray, the musical boasts a retro-contemporary score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe with a book by Ron Cowen and Daniel Lipman.
Commenting on the new production of their work, Stiles and Drewe said: “Betty was one of the most enjoyable shows of our 40-year career, both to write, develop and to have produced. We are thrilled that she’ll be able to bat her blue eyes once more at the Union Theatre, as our new King takes to the throne, the city will once again be buzzing with street parties and very Private Functions. Not seen in London since her run at the Novello Theatre in 2011, three cheers and welcome back, Betty!”
The production will be directed by Sasha Regan who also produces alongside Stuart Simons, with choreography by Kasper Cornish, design by Reuben Speed, with casting by Adam Braham.
Full casting will be announced soon.
Set in 1947 just after the Second World War, the musical comedy follows the fortunes of a bunch of eccentric characters as they prepare to celebrate the marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
The musical comedy which premiered in London in 2011 was nominated in the Best New Musical categories at the Olivier Awards, the Evening Standard Awards and the WhatsOnStage Awards.
Betty Blue Eyes was originally produced in London by Cameron Mackintosh.
Angela Thomas
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