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Opening Date: Apr 19, 2006; Lead Performances: Peter Bowles and Judi Dench; Writer: Noel Coward; Director: Peter Hall

In this revival of Hay Fever, Noël Coward's 1925 comedy of theatrical folk behaving badly, an actress called Judi plays another called Judith. Since the real-life one is Dench — who's played a gallery of thespians, from Esme Allen (Amy's View) and Arkadina (The Seagull) to Desiree Armfeldt (A Little Night Music) — performer and part merge to lovely and lacerating effect. Director Peter Hall orchestrates a fine ensemble (which includes rising star Dan Stevens as Dench's son) to produce a symphony of nearly continuous laughter. The Bliss family may be horrible to guests, but they're sheer bliss to audiences. (01144 870 534 4444)


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Posted Jun 02, 2006
 

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