Synopsis

In celebration of the bicentenary of Charles Dickens, PNPF in association with Ovation present the new musical A Tale of Two Cities. Based on the much loved Dickens story, this classic tale depicts one man's ultimate sacrifice for love.
 
Set against the brutal conflicts between the rebels and aristocracy during the French revolution and its parallel world in 19th Century London society. With well over 200 million copies sold, A Tale of Two Cities ranks among the most famous works in the history of fictional literature.
 
With Music by David Pomeranz and Book by Steven David Horwich and David Soames, John Cameron's (Les Miserables) moving musical arrangements underscore Horwich's compelling lyrics.

Dramatically staged by the multi-talented Paul Nicholas, Dickens's classic tale of love and sacrifice is brought to life in this stunning new musical.

The includes Jonathan Ansell as Charles Darney (please note Jonathan Ansell does not perform 11th - 17th  & 20th April when Antony Hansen will play the role).

Jonathan Ansell first shot to fame with The X Factor group G4 but since they disbanded in 2007 he has established himself as a successful solo artist. Last year saw him performing in the US with Marvin Hamlisch and his orchestra in a round of sell out concerts as well as his first nationwide solo tour. Other notable musical performances include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Birthday Concert in Hyde Park and in Lyrics by Don Black at the Palladium. Jonathan’s stage credits include Whistle Down the Wind, Lark Rise to Candleford and Beauty and the Beast.

Antony Hansen was the youngest finalist in the worldwide hit BBC TV show Any Dream Will Do. He just completed a run in Wicked at the Apollo Victoria and appeared in the 25th anniversary Les Miserables at the O2 Arena. He spent a year at the Queens Theatre in the Les Miserables where he played the leading role of Marius on many occasions. He also appeared as both  Pharaoh and the title role in the tour of Joseph