Cabaret

Surely one the greatest musicals of all time, Cabaret has lived in the hearts and minds of theatregoers around the world since it burst on to the Broadway stage in 1966. Not only does it have some stunning songs and fascinating characters, it also has a compelling and highly political storyline with a message from history that can't be ignored. Set in the decadent Berlin of the early 1930s during the uninhibited era of the Weimar Republic, it sets the rise of the Nazis against the apathy of the masses, and describes a wind of change that would have terrifying consequences for all. Also forever indelibly imprinted on millions of minds is the definitive film version of the musical starring Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, Joel Grey as the compere and Michael York as a young Englishman abroad in the sexual hedonism of Berlin. While its storyline is essentially the same as the book for the stage musical, our authentic version satisfyingly foregrounds a number of engaging characters whose roles were somewhat scaled down in the film. This is the version currently playing to packed houses in Londonï¾’s West End, having been judged by the critics as Best Musical of 2007. You can be certain the ATC will be pulling all stops out to do full justice to this stylish and powerfully demanding musical masterpiece, imbuing it with the youthful energy and unique vision that our company is famous for. The team that brought you such recent smash-hits as Hot Mikado and Les Miserables promises a fresh, vigorous and daring revival of a great musical that combines unforgettable songs with gripping and disturbing drama. Simply don't miss it! Times: 7.45pm - 10.00pm Tuesday 19 August 2008 7.45pm - 10.00pm Wednesday 20 August 2008 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 21 August 2008 7.45pm - 10.00pm Friday 22 August 2008 7.45pm - 10.00pm Saturday 23 August 2008