Follies

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

A National Theatre production

Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls reunite for one last party. Imelda Staunton stars in Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical.

New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves.

Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling production. Featuring a cast of 37 and an orchestra of 21, Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical was directed by Dominic Cooke and filmed live on stage at the National Theatre in 2017.

Winner of Academy, Tony, Grammy and Olivier awards, Sondheim’s previous work includes A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park with George.

★★★★★

‘Jaw-droppingly great.’
Independent

★★★★★

‘Unmissable. Razzmatazz, poignancy and cracking songs.’
Daily Telegraph

★★★★★

‘Imelda Staunton is unforgettable in Sondheim’s showbiz stunner.’
Guardian

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‘Stunning. An extraordinary cast.’
Time Out