Belgrade Theatre reopens with APRIL IN PARIS

The Belgrade Theatre is set to reopen with the launch of April in Paris from 17 May, prior to its UK tour.

Directed by Richard Lewis, John Godber’s classic comedy stars Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw.

Al and Bet are in a rut. Married for 26 years, their conversations are running dry and life has taken its toll. There’s little to look forward to apart from the odd trip to the pub. But Bet longs to walk with the Pharaohs in Egypt, sunbathe on golden beaches and climb Alpine mountains, all fuelled by her love of magazine competitions with holidays as prizes. Finally, she wins a night away for two to Paris in April. Will this enlightening trip to the most romantic city in the world revive and reconnect this lost couple?

Joe Pasquale said: “This is probably the longest rehearsed ‘two hander’ play in history; I’ve already grown four cauliflowers and a crop of onions since we started! We have been working on it since last September, in the hope of theatres reopening in the autumn of last year. Sadly, we kept getting pushed back and finding doors shutting on us just as we were ready to perform it. So we continued to rehearse and hone it, ready for the green light and I’m very excited to say that, on 17 May, we will be the first touring theatre show out of the gate. What a remarkable achievement from all the team to make this happen. I can’t wait for audiences to come out again, remember what live entertainment means to all of us and how much we need it; performers and audiences alike.... I promise we won’t forget our lines!”

The Belgrade have also recently reopened their newly refurbished Café Bar for takeaway and outdoor dining. Their upstairs bar, Nineteen 58, and the Belgrade Café will be open for indoor dining from Monday 17 May, coinciding with live performances recommencing.

April in Paris runs at the Belgrade Theatre from Mon 17 – Weds 19 May, with tickets available here.