Irving Stage Company to present ‘My Fair Lady’ in its 60th anniversary year
One of the best-loved musicals of all time is coming to the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, with the Irving Stage Company’s production of “My Fair Lady”.
Based on George Bernard Shaw’s sparkling romantic comedy “Pygmalion”, the show tells of the transformation of Covent Garden flower seller Eliza Doolittle by irascible professor Henry Higgins, who is determined to turn her into a society lady.
The glorious score by Frederick Loewe, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, includes a host of legendary songs including “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where you Live”. With a large cast, live orchestra and lavish costumes, this is a show evoking the characters of Edwardian London, both rich and poor.
Jessica Hughes plays Eliza, with Jeremy Warbrick as Higgins, Colin Musgrove as rascally dustman Alfred P Doolittle and Stuart Mclellan as Colonel Pickering.
This is Irving’s 60th anniversary year, and to celebrate the occasion, the audience is invited to put on evening dress and join the company for a gala evening during the performance on November 7. For just £2.50 extra per person you will enjoy a glass of prosecco and nibbles at an interval reception.
“My Fair Lady” runs from Tuesday to Saturday, November 5 to 9, evenings at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm, gala evening on November 7. To book telephone 01284 769505, www.theatreroyal.org
Pictured above is Jessica Hughes who plays the role of Eliza Doolittle. Photo: ANDY ABBOTT