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Synopsis

Celebrate one of this country's most thrilling and greatest ever sporting achievements this summer, as Chariots of Fire lights up the West End at the Gielgud Theatre. Adapted from the legendary Oscar-winning movie, this spectacular and ingenious retelling of Eric Liddell's and Harold Abrahams' quest to become the fastest men on earth is an electrifying and immensely moving tale of two men's rivalry, and their unwavering determination to conquer the world in the face of prejudice, immovable beliefs and overwhelming odds.

Featuring the original, hugely iconic Vangelis score and a magnificent ensemble cast, Chariots of Fire brings alive the incredible true story of two British athletes whose honour, sacrifice and courage brought them glory and immortality on the greatest sporting stage of all.

In an extraordinary summer, this is one event that will leave you breathless with excitement

Latest User Review

Raks) Patel - 2 August 2012: starstarstarstarstar

"The Theatrical Event of 2012". I fully agree with this statement! This production of Chariots of Fire totally and utterly blew me away. I thought it was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen at the theatre. It made my heart race and stop dead at the same time! Genius acting across the whole cast, brilliant staging, phenomenal energy and excitement on stage. In a nutshell, mind-blowing and amazing. Truly exceptional....

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Cast

Jack Lowden ( Eric Liddell)
James McArdle (Harold Abrahams)
David Beams (Head Porter/Reverend Liddell/Foster/Lord Cadogan)
Isabella Calthorpe (Florence Mackenzie)
Gareth Charlton (Jackson Scholz)
Henry Davis (Charlie Paddock)
Lloyd Everitt (Athlete)
Zac Fox (Aubrey Montague)
Daniel Fraser (Athlete/Jim)
Nickolas Grace (Master Of Trinity/Duke of Sutherland/Colonel Keddie)
Leigh Lothian (Jennie Liddell)
David McGranaghan (President of Gilbert & Sullivan/Colin)
Aki Omoshaybi (Athlete/Reg)
Matthew Pearson (Sandy McGrath)
Savannah Stevenson (Sybil Gordon)
Paul Tinto (Secretary of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society)
Dylan Turner (Athlete/Mr Ratcliffe )
Gabriel Vick (Robin/HRH The Prince of Wales)
Simon Williams (Master of Caius)
Tam Williams (Lord Andrew Lindsay)
Nicholas Woodeson (Sam Mussabini)

Creative

Mike Bartlett (based on the Enigma Productions Limited Motion Picture) (Adaptation)
Hampstead Theatre (Producer)
Edward Hall (Director)
Miriam Buether (Design)
Rick Fisher (Lighting)
Scott Ambler (Choreographer)
Paul Groothuis (Sound)
Michael Howells (Costume)
Vangelis (Music)
Jason Carr (additional music) (Music)


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