Sharon D Clarke and cast celebrate opening night of The Life

The cast of The Life celebrated at Southwark Playhouse last night following the UK premiere of Cy Coleman an Ira Gasman's musical.

Michael Blakemore's production stars Sharon D Clarke and Cornell S John, and follows a group of prostitutes and pimps in '80s New York.

Guests at the party included Carrie Hope Fletcher and Samantha Womack, who are both preparing to tour the UK in a new production of The Addams Family.

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The Life runs at Southwark Playhouse until 29 April.

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