Spamalot theatre breaks affected by cast changes

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theatre breaks advance bookings

If you book theatre breaks in advance, there is always the chance that a star you particularly want to see won’t be playing the part any more. You can mitigate against by keeping an eye out on theatre news sources such as this London Theatre blog to get advance warning before you book a theatre break, but cast changes can also be no bad thing. They provide a great excuse to go and see a favourite show for a second or subsequent time and compare performances. Spamalot is a favourite theatre break show and here is the latest news:

Cast Changes at Spamalot

Some interesting cast exchanges are happening to Monty Python’s smash musical Spamalot this month. Currently playing Lady of the Lake on Broadway, Marin Mazzie, is joining the London cast from January 14th. The current West End Lady of the Lake, Hannah Waddingham, will join the Broadway production on Jan. 18. Other stars of the West End company currently include Peter Davison, Robert Hands, Steven Kynman, Graham MacDuff, Andrew Spillett, Tony Timberlake and Bill Ward.

Mazzie is a genuine Broadway star and has received Tony Award nominations for her roles in Ragtime, Passion and Kiss Me, Kate.

Waddingham was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for her role in the London production of Spamalot. Her face will be familiar to TV addicts from the hit series Footballer’s Wives.

Spamalot story

The musical tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table on their quest from God for the Holy Grail – with a short stop in the dazzling Spam-filled land of Camelot.

The book is by Eric Idle and is loosely based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Monty Python creators Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The show’s score includes songs “Brave Sir Robin” and “Knights of the Round Table” from the film as well as the Python signature “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”

Spamalot video

Opinions vary as to whether viewing videos beforehand contributes or detracts from the pleasure of theatre breaks. I’ll let you decide whether or not to play this backstage look at Spamalot

theatre breaks

Now that Spamalot is booking until 27 September 2008 it’s possible to plan theatre breaks for birthdays, anniversaries or just for a fun weekend in spring or summer in London. Midweek theatre breaks may also provide the best seats and hotel bargains.

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