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Aspects of Love to close early in the West End

The musical features Michael Ball, returning to the show after starring in its world premiere

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30 June 2023

Michael Ball and Jamie Bogyo in Aspects of Love, © Johan Persson

Aspects of Love will end its run in the West End early, it has been revealed.

Director Jonathan Kent’s reimagining of the 1989 musical began performances at the Lyric Theatre on 13 May, led by Laura Pitt-Pulford (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) as Rose and Jamie Bogyo (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Alex, alongside Danielle De Niese (Man of La Mancha) as Giulietta, Anna Unwin (Cinderella) as Jenny and Michael Ball (who originated the role of Alex in Aspects of Love) as George.

The piece will now conclude its run on Saturday 19 August, instead of the originally scheduled 11 November 2023. Ticket holders will be contacted by their point of purchase.

Completing the company are Rosemary Ashe, Anthony Cable, Vinny Coyle, Chumisa Dornford-May, Soophia Foroughi, Dickon Gough, Ben Heathcote, Eu Jin Hwang, Daniel Jagusz-Holley, Linda Jarvis, Natasha O’Brien, Joanna O’Hare and Michael Matus. In addition, the role of Young Jenny will be shared by Indiana Ashworth, Millie Gubby, and Katie Mitton, and Dave Willetts, playing the role of George on Monday performances.

The production features set and costume design by John McFarlane, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Groothius, video design by Douglas O’Connell, choreography by Denni Sayers, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, and the musical director is Cat Beverbridge.