EPSTEIN’S CELEBRATED SIX WEEK LONDON RUN TO END THIS WEEK!

Bill Elms & Jen Heyes Productions Ltd present

Final few performances – must end Sat 6 September

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Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles - the critically acclaimed play by Andrew Sherlock, about the legendary music manager Brian Epstein opened at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on the 30 July and has thrilled audiences for the past five weeks, with many audiences members returning a fab four times or more to see the show. Now in its final week, it is London’s last chance to see the show which has received 4 and 5 star reviews from critics and must end Saturday 6 September.

Celebrities have attended in their droves to see the show including Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of the Pet Shop Boys, singer and radio presenter Elaine Paige, TV personality Matthew Wright,  Frankie Goes to Hollywood singer Holly Johnson, record mogul Seymour Stein, Coronation Street actors Philip Lowrie, Gwen Taylor and Charlie Condou, musician and photographer Mike McCartney, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Merseybeat singer Beryl Marsden, and Everton chairman and theatre producer Bill Kenwright, along with actress Jenny Seagrove.  Many member of the Epstein family, friends and his work colleagues have also been to see the show.

Stars of the show Andrew Lancel and Will Finlason have received standing ovations since the first performance for their portrayal of Brian Epstein and fictional character ‘This Boy’ both returning to the roles after the show premiered in Liverpool as part of the city’s official Beatles 50^th Anniversary celebrations in 2012.

Actor Andrew Lancel who plays Brian Epstein said “The reactions to this play have been incredible and humbling. From members of Brian's family to people attending from all over the world. It’s been a pleasure also sharing the stage with Will Finlason every night and we cherish every performance. It's a challenge and an honour playing Brian and there are plans in place to see that continue... I thank my director, writer, producers, crew and the wonderful team at Leicester Square Theatre, but mostly the audiences for taking Brian Epstein to their hearts.”

The show opened hot off the heels of The Beatles 50^th Anniversary celebrations happening all around the world, Brian Epstein posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and also the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque at the London offices of Epstein’s company NEMS on 29^th June. There was even a special performance on the anniversary of Brian’s death on Wednesday 27^th September which included a Q & A with the cast. Brian would have celebrated his 80^th birthday this September.

Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles is the untold story and window into the private world of the gay, Jewish, music entrepreneur whose stellar career as Beatles Manager made him a household name yet whose controversial personal life remained very much in the closet. Brian died in 1967 of a concluded accidental overdose at the age of 32.

This two-hander play imagines this brilliant but troubled man’s drug-fuelled final days whilst looking back upon his illustrious adult life and meteoric career from his drama school days to managing the world’s biggest pop group - a must-see opportunity to discover a previously unexplored story and celebrate a true icon of 1960’s popular culture – a man who shaped music and style across the world.

What the media said…

“Do. Not. Miss!”

Whatsonstage.com *****

“A diamond of a show”

London Theatre Guide

“A wonderful performance”

Sunday Mirror

“Andrew Lancel as ‘Brian Epstein’ is mesmerising”

Londontheatre.co.uk

“Will Finlason excels as This Boy, filling the stage with energy and charisma”

Liverpool Echo 9/10

“Pitch-perfect performance”

The Stage ****

“His performance is a must see”

Entertainment Focus

“Lancel as Epstein is a revelation”Digital Spy

“In every part it has the recipe to be a huge success.”whatsupwhatson.com

“An acting masterpiece”

Sardines Magazine

“Superbly written by Andrew Sherlock…
Andrew Lancel was born to play the role of Brian Epstein”The Examiner

Now in final week at London’s Leicester Square Theatre until 6 September 2014, Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles is brought to you by Bill Elms & Jen Heyes Productions Ltd, written by Andrew Sherlock and directed by Jen Heyes.

More information on Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles can be found at www.epsteintheplay.com.

LISTING INFORMATION:

Epstein: The Man Who Made The Beatles

Leicester Square Theatre

6 Leicester Place, London, Greater London WC2H 7BX

Must end Sat 6 September 2014

Mon – Sat Evenings: 7.30pm I Sat early shows 4.00pm

Ticket Prices: £30-£42.50

HOW TO BOOK:

Book in person at the venue, online at www.leicestersquaretheatre.com or via telephone on 08448 733433. Booking fees may apply

Writing co-commissioned by Homotopia. 

Supported by Arts Council England, Orange Amplification, Liverpool Vision and Liverpool Echo.

Production partners: The Beatles Story (Liverpool), Hard Day’s Night Hotel (Liverpool), Hard Rock Cafe (London), The Beatles Coffee Shop/Beatles Walks (London).

Media Partners: Absolute 60’s Radio, Waterfront Magazine and Beatles Magazine.

The official hotel partner is Radisson Blu Edwardian, London.

The official production charity partner is CALM www.thecalmzone.net.

Running Time 2hrs approx

Suitable for age 14+