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Charles Edwards as George VI

King's Speech confirms West End transfer, opens 22 March

Date: 17 February 2012

As previously tipped, the stage version of The King's Speech will transfer to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre following its current UK tour.

David Seidler's play, which was adapted into an Oscar winning film, tells of how King George VI conquered his debilitating stammer with the help of maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue.

Portrayed on screen by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, the roles are played on stage by Charles Edwards and Jonathan Hyde.

Director Adrian Noble was the artistic director and chief executive of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1990 to 2003. Among myriad directing credits he has helmed several West End musicals including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Secret Garden.

The King's Speech will open in the West End on 22 March.

- by Theo Bosanquet

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The King's Speech posts early closing notices for 12 May, film blamed - 20th Apr 2012 news
WOS Radio: Edwards, Hyde, Ackland & co get Kings speaking at Q&A - 17th Apr 2012 radio
Live Tweeting: Last night's Club Outing to The King's Speech - 16th Apr 2012 news
Review Round-up: Edwards shines in The King's Speech - 30th Mar 2012 roundup
1st Night Photos: King's Speech delivered at Wyndham's - 28th Mar 2012 photos
The King's Speech (West End) starstarstarstar - 28th Mar 2012 reviews
Brief Encounter With ... King's Speech star Charles Edwards - 26th Mar 2012 interviews
King's Speech cast member Andrew Malkin dies, aged 49 - 22nd Mar 2012 news
The King's Speech (Tour - Newcastle) starstarstarstarstar - 12th Mar 2012 reviews
Review Round-up: The King's Speech embarks on national tour - 13th Feb 2012 roundup
King's Speech to be delivered at Wyndham's after tour? - 13th Feb 2012 gossip
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Show Pics: First peek at The King's Speech on stage - 30th Jan 2012 photos
Cast: McNeice & More King's Speech, Hawkins Constellations - 18th Nov 2011 news



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