Grace's Alley off Ensign Street and Cable Street Inner London London E1 8JB
Telephone
020 7702 2789
Station
Tower Hill (LT)
Description
Built by pub owner John Wilton in 1859, the world's oldest music hall. Closed in the 1880's it became a Methodist Mission and later a rag warehouse. Once condemned, it was saved by the intervention of Sir Laurence Olivier, Peter Sellers and Sir John Betjeman.
It's 1922 and we welcome you to prohibition Wilton's. SURELY there is no better place to experience this new and immersive adaptation produced by the Wilton's Team and directed by Peter Joucla. Expect late night foxtrots, moonshine in teapots, pearls and flappers, bootleggers and millionaires. Published in 1925, four years before the catastrophic collapse of the American stock markets, Fitzgerald's novel graphically portrays a society being destroyed by money and dishonesty, an American Dream of happiness and individualism degenerating into the mere pursuit of wealth. This play was originally adapted for Tour De Force Theatre by Peter Joucla, Wilton's will provide a fresh and site specific environment. Filled with live and evocative jazz music from the twenties and recreating the glitz and decadence of the period, you are invited to the party. Dress in your 20s best, it's all happening at Wilton's speakeasy...
What a great, warm, beautiful venue, perfect for a G&S. Wondered about an all-male version but easy to buy into it and forgot that boys were playing girls. Laughed a lot and was suprisingly moved. Well done to all involved. Deserves to be seen. - Holly Best
14 Apr 10
Saw the show on Sunday afternoon. Sunny day, glass of wine, good company and then a treat of a show. Fabulous ! - Lesley Anne
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