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The Artist

The Artist

11 May–25 May 2024

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Sat 11 May
7:30 pm
£18.00 - £36.00
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Tue 14 May
7:30 pm
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  • Preview Performance
Thu 16 May
7:30 pm
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Fri 17 May
7:30 pm
£22.00 - £56.00
Sat 18 May
2:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Mon 20 May
7:30 pm
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Tue 21 May
7:30 pm
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Wed 22 May
7:30 pm
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Thu 23 May
2:30 pm
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  • Member Discount - Friend & Up
7:30 pm
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  • Captioned Performance
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Fri 24 May
7:30 pm
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  • BSL Interpreted Performance
Sat 25 May
2:30 pm
£22.00 - £56.00
  • Audio Described Performance
  • Touch Tour
7:30 pm
£22.00 - £56.00
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In 1920s Hollywood the business of making dreams come true is in full swing.

Silent movie icon George Valentin has long been the darling of the silver screen when he falls for aspiring actress Peppy Miller. But while her star is about to rise, his might soon flicker out: amidst all the glamour, laughter and romance, the silent movie industry is on the brink of a revolution. With the Talkies on their way, George must either find his voice in a brave new world or lose everything he holds dear to a bygone era.

The Artist will star multi award-winning international dancer and actor Robbie Fairchild as George Valentin, West End favourite Gary Wilmot as Al Zimmer, and introducing Briana Craig (42nd Street tour) as Peppy Miller.

The Artist has mesmerised film audiences across the world for over a decade, winning five Academy Awards, seven BAFTAs and three Golden Globe Awards. Now the beguiling love story is reinvented for the stage in a dazzling celebration of silent cinema that blends cutting-edge theatre-making with iconic music of the period.

Michel Hazanavicius’ gloriously funny and tender film is co-adapted by acclaimed writer Lindsey Ferrentino alongside director and Olivier Award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie. Set and Costume Designs are by Christopher Oram, Music by Simon Hale, Lighting by Zoe Spurr, Sound by Simon Baker, Video by Ash Woodward, Puppetry by Maia Kirkman-Richards and Casting by Will Burton CDG.

Based on the original film by Michel Hazanavicius. Co-adapted for the stage by Lindsey Ferrentino and Drew McOnie. Directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie. The Artist is a McOnie Company production produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, The McOnie Company, Playful Productions, Bill Damaschke, Stephen and Nancy Gabriel and Underbelly.

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Captioned performance – Thu 23 May, 7.30
BSL interpreted performance – Fri 24 May, 7.30
Audio Described performance – Sat 25 May, 2.30 (touch tour 1.30)

The Artist Preview Performances take place Sat 11 – Thu 16 May. A preview performance is a showing that precedes its official opening, allowing the production team to see if any changes need to be made.

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2011 Film

The Artist

In the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working on his latest film, George finds himself falling in love with an ingenue named Peppy Miller (Bérénice Bejo) and, what’s more, it seems Peppy feels the same way. But George is reluctant to cheat on his wife with the beautiful young actress. The growing popularity of sound in movies further separates the potential lovers, as George’s career begins to fade while Peppy’s star rises.

PG 13 | Romance/Comedy/Drama | 1h 40mins | 2011

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Ratings

95% on Rotten Tomatoes
7.9/10 on IMDB

Awards

Academy Awards 2012
5 Wins & 10 Nominations

Winner – Best Motion Picture
Winner – Best Leading Actor
Winner – Best Achievement in Directing
Winner – Best Achivement in Costume Design
Winner – Best Achivement in Music

BAFTAs 2012
7 Wins & 5 Nominations

Winner – Best Film
Winner – Best Director
Winner – Best Original Screenplay
Winner – Best Leading Actor
Winner – Best Film Music
Winner – Best Cinematography
Winner – Best Costume Design

Golden Globes 2012
3 Wins & 3 Nominations

Winner – Best Motion Picture
Winner – Best Original Score
Winner – Lead Actor in a Motion Picture