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Charley’s Aunt


Synopsis

Charles has never met his Brazilian aunt Donna Lucia, but when she decides to visit, she provides the perfect excuse for him and his friend Jack to invite Kitty and Amy to visit. Unfortunately, Donna Lucia telegraphs to say she cannot come leaving Jack and Charles so desperate for a chaperone that they persuade a friend, Lord Fancourt Babberley, to take her place. He has to cope with the two young ladies, a couple of amorous gentlemen and even the real Donna Lucia who arrives with the love of his life, all the time trying to get used to wearing a dress and a wig.

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Reviews

Emil Wolk’s physical production saw Michael Sheen steal the laughs in his 1994-95 production, which provided much festive cheer… Michael Sheen, as the phoney Charley’s Aunt, is a splendid cross between Queen Victoria and Old Mother Riley

Info & Research
  • Brandon Thomas Wikipedia
  • Charley’s Aunt: extensive synopsis
  • Royal Exchange production details

  • Creative Team & Cast

    Director: Emil Wolk
    Playwright: Brandon Thomas

    Peta Lily: Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez
    Michael Sheen: Lord Fancourt Babberley
    Dominic Rowan: Jack Chesney
    Ian Puleston-Davies: Charles Wykeham
    Claire Skinner: Kitty Verdun
    Hermione Norris: Amy Spettigue

    Royal Exchange Theatre