Thom Southerland directs the acclaimed UK premiere of Death Takes a Holiday, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan.... the European premiere of the follow-up to Titanic by its Tony Award-winning writers.

In Northern Italy, shortly after World War One, Death disguises himself as a handsome young prince to try to understand why life is so precious and death so feared. But when he unexpectedly falls in love with a newly engaged young woman, this mysterious stranger discovers that love may, in fact, be stronger than death.

With a book by multi-Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Peter Stone, based on the 1928 Italian play of the same name which went on to inspire the movie, Meet Joe Black, starring Brad Pitt, and a lush, romantic score by multi -Tony Award winner Maury Yeston (Titanic, Nine), this is a soaring story of the preciousness of life and the overwhelming power of love.

Death Takes A Holiday was nominated for 11 Drama Desk Awards when it premiered Off-Broadway in 2011.

Zoë Doano and James Gant head the cast which also includes Kathryn Akin, Anthony Cable, Trudi Camilleri, Ken Christiansen, Scarlett Courtney, Sophie-May Feek, Mark Inscoe, Matthew McDonald, Gay Soper, Ashley Stillburn, Samuel Thomas, and Helen Turner.

The show is a treat for the eyes, ears and heart
LondonTheatre.co.uk ★★★★

For connoisseurs, as unmissable a musical theatre event as Hamilton
Theatre Monkey ★★★★

Musical theatre that is at the very top of its game
Jonathan Baz ★★★★★

A musical treat
Live Theatre ★★★★

Daring and unusual...Thom Southerland impresses again with an insinuating chamber musical
The Stage ★★★★

Maury Yeston’s magnificent score for this show – one of the finest in London right now – is a glory not to be missed
British Theatre ★★★★

A soaring score & luscious songs performed by the West End’s most sensational talents
Music Theatre Review ★★★★★

Hauntingly beautiful, an astonishing achievement
The Upcoming ★★★★

Under the masterful direction of Thom Southerland, this musical soars & shines. Ravishing, this sweet production is testament to the fact simplicity can be beautiful
Carn's Theatre Passion ★★★★

Maury Yeston’s gorgeous score takes centre stage in Thom Southerland’s atmospheric and tender production
Love London Love Culture ★★★★

Another triumph for director Thom Southerland, who is fast becoming a theatrical virtuoso, transporting the audience back to a golden era of musical theatre. It's a must-see for fans of the burgeoning partnership of Maury Yeston and Southerland
London Weekly News ★★★★

A ravishing, sophisticated event, exquisitely directed by Thom Southerland. The cast sing like angels, everything in this production is excellent and precise. A supernatural story that haunts us in the sweetest way
Remote Goat ★★★★★

It's another winner for artistic director Thom Southerland at Charing Cross Theatre
Page to Stage ★★★★

A thoughtful and resonant musical ...confirming Yeston's penchant for socially engaged musicals and devotion to the representation of humankind
Pocket Sized Theatre

The presiding genius of this musical is composer/lyricist Maury Yeston
Sunday Express ★★★★

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First seen 45 years ago, the Olivier Award-winning and much-loved Jeeves Takes Charge returns to London for a short season at the Charing Cross Theatre after showcase productions at the Jermyn Street Theatre (“Brilliant” – Jeffrey Archer), The Tabard Theatre (“How on earth does he do that?” – Trevor Nunn), and a Christmas season at the Theatre Royal, Bath (“One of this year’s Top 20 Christmas shows – The Guardian.) West End, Chichester and RSC favourite, Sam Harrison, plays all twenty-two much-loved PG Wodehouse characters including Jeeves, Wooster, Florence Craye, Gussie Fink-Nottle, Bingo Little, Uncle Willoughby, Aunt Dahlia, and many more – in a bravura, tour de force, one-man performance.

Originally brought into the West End by Barbara Dickson and Bernard Theobald, together with Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jeeves Takes Charge is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.

Do not miss this dazzling and extraordinary, strictly limited, run. Pip Pip!

by PG Wodehouse

Adapted by James and Edward Duke, Hugh Wooldridge

Lighting by Tim Mitchell

Sound by Paul Groothuis

Design by Caite Hevner

Directed by Hugh Wooldridge

Produced by Steven M. Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions LTD.

In short, I can tell you that with absolute certainty you will be in for a ‘top hole, smashing, wizard, evening’, which after two hours will leave you breathless and dizzy with joy at the performance you have just been privileged to witness.
Theatre and Tonic ★★★★★

A welcome return then for Wodehouse aficionados and perhaps a useful introduction for newcomers, this lavish production features a remarkable central performance.
West End Best Friend

Harrison is excellent. He is clearly at home with both Wodehouse’s writing and this particular style of comedy. His bumbling delivery, physical comedy, rubbery movements and wonderfully eccentric mannerisms make him perfectly suited to the material.
Staged Theatre

Wooldridge’s staging is quite masterful, right up to curtain call during which Harrison takes his bow surrounded by the portraits of all the characters he has played.
The Spy in the Stalls

Harrison is magnetic, effortlessly funny and boldly dynamic.
All That Dazzles

once the production begins, the room changes to various locations and venues thanks to a wonderful combination of video projection, sound and lighting (compliments of Caite Hevner, Paul Groothuis and Tim Mitchell) in a way that is both shocking and outstanding. Truly superb work by the creatives.
London Theatre 1 ★★★★

With clever staging and a mesmerising performance, Jeeves Takes Charge is full of laughs from beginning to end.
North West End UK ★★★★

It’s nothing less than a tour de force and a model of infectious light entertainment.
Fairy Powered Productions ★★★★

A highly enjoyable night at the theatre.
A Youngish Perspective ★★★★

The staging is immaculately put together. Caite Hevner’s design is clever and dynamic.
First Night Magazine

It was truly an enjoyable evening, and the funniest performance I’ve seen for some time.
Theatre South East

for fans of the Wodehouse brand of comedy, this is an astute and appealing adaptation.
Theatre Weekly ★★★★

Funny, inventive and incredibly skilful, this is storytelling and multi-role performance at its very best.
Theatre Audience Podcast ★★★★

The combined effect is bright, lively and ephemeral, effectively catching the spirit of Jeeves and Wooster’s breezily carefree world.
The Stage

a delightfully lighthearted and entertaining show. Something we need more of right now.
Broadway World

a fun, very reverent take on the works of P.G Wodehouse, with a great physical performance from Sam Harrison.
The Theatre Flyer

the biggest achievement of the evening comes from Sam Harrison. The sheer amount of content he has to handle is extraordinary. He plays 22 (!) roles, switching between them and rattling through a near-impossible number of lines with great stamina. Harrison's technical skill is so admirable
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