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1st Night Photos: Elaine Paige and Barry Humphries celebrate Angela Lansbury's West End return

Guests including Elaine Paige, Barry Humphries and Cameron Mackintosh were among those celebrating the opening night of ”Blithe Spirit” at the Gielgud Theatre, which sees Angela Lansbury returning to the West End stage for the first time in almost 40 years

Editorial Staff

| London | London's West End |

19 March 2014

Cast members Charles Edwards, Angela Lansbury, Jemima Rooper, Simon Jones and Serena Evans — Cast members Charles Edwards, Angela Lansbury, Jemima Rooper, Simon Jones and Serena Evans
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