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1st Night Photos: Cast parties after Charley's Aunt first night

Date: 2 October 2012

Ian Talbot's revival of classic farce Charley's Aunt, starring Jane Asher and Mathew Horne, among others, opened at the Menier Chocolate Factory last night (1 October 2012).

First performed in 1892, Charley's Aunt tells the story of two friends awaiting the arrival of one’s Aunt Dona Lucia. The two wish to propose to their true loves, but need the presence of Dona Lucia to chaperone. Time is ticking and Charley’s Aunt gets delayed. Desperate, the boys blackmail their friend Lord Fancourt Babberley (Horne) to pose as the missing Aunt. True to comedic form, all falls apart and that’s when the fun begins.

The rest of the cast includes Norman Pace, Charles Kay, Steven Pacey, Benjamin Askew, Ellie Beaven, Charlie Clemmow, Dominic Tighe and Leah Whitaker.

Guests at the first night party included actors Natalie Casey, Paul Kemp, Jill Halfpenny, Emma Cunniffe and Katherine Kingsley and director Ian Talbot.

Directed by Ian Talbot, Charley's Aunt runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory until 10 November.

PHOTOS BY DAN WOOLLER FOR WHATSONSTAGE.COM

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Charley's Aunt starstar - 2nd Oct 2012 reviews
Review Round-up: Charley at the Chocolate Factory - 2nd Oct 2012 roundup
Cast: Rachael Stirling is Headlong's Medea, full Charley's Aunt - 7th Aug 2012 news
Asher, Kelly & Pace join Horne in Charley's Aunt at Menier - 2nd Jul 2012 news
Mathew Horne stars in Charley's Aunt at Chocolate Factory - 12th Jun 2012 news



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