
Marvellous Tickets
4.6 (5) · Contemporary Drama, Family Theatre
The opening production of @sohoplace will be The New Vic’s much acclaimed production Marvellous
Overview
The New Vic theatre is the oldest purpose built, in-the-round theatre in the UK and @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre in 50 years, with a flexible, 602-seat auditorium, purpose built and opening in-the-round.
Marvellous is the joyful, inspiring true story of Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin who, defying all expectations, has led and continues to lead, the most amazing life.
Growing up in the 1950’s in less enlightened times, Neil Baldwin was not expected to be a success. But Neil decided he was destined to do wonderful things and that his life was going to be marvellous. And it is.
He hitchhiked across the country, became a famous clown, got an honorary degree from Keele University, was appointed Stoke City’s legendary kit man, appeared on the Queen’s New Year Honours list and accepted a BAFTA award for the film made about his life. A friend to anyone he meets, he became a local hero and an inspiration to the world. A reminder to us all not to let anything stand in the way of your dreams, just go out and make them happen.
The show is performed by a talented company including neuro-divergent actors.
Age Recommendation: 8+
Critic reviews
Marvellous is the perfect argument for a welcoming theatre space
A life-affirming treat
Messy, joyful, and entirely original show
Exuberant production wins the audience over with its sheer heart and good humour
Told at a full-throttle pace by a finely tuned company with the rapt audience in the palms of their hands
Joyfully silly
Theatrical version of Neil Baldwin's life has much that is uplifting
Might just be the bright ray of optimism that London needs
Understated, charmingly eccentric bio-drama
Filled with heart
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Date & time
2.30pm & 7.30pm
BSL:
Wed 16 Nov, 2.30pm
Audio described:
Thu 17 Nov, 7.30pm
Relaxed:
Wed 23 Nov, 2.30pm
Captioned:
Fri 25 Nov, 7.30pm