Theatre Preview - AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS - PEOPLE'S THEATRE, NEWCASTLE

 

Join the People’s Theatre on an action packed globe-trotting adventure next week!

In Victorian London, the fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg accepts a wager challenging that he can’t circumnavigate the globe in just eighty days. 

Along with his hapless valet Passepartout, the unflappable Fogg immediately sets out on a high-spirited escapade that takes them from the damp streets of London through far-flung outposts and on to the Wild West.

Along the way the pair rescue Mrs Aouda, and the trio must race against the clock on a dizzying succession of trains, steamboats, a wind-propelled sledge and even an elephant! 

And all the while, Scotland Yard’s finest Inspector Fix is hot on their heels, believing that Fogg is a thief on the run!

An ensemble of nine performers play over forty characters, from gentleman to street-sweeps, consuls to cowboys! All there to help – or hinder – Fogg and friends on their journey.

This celebrated adaptation by Laura Eason of Jules Verne’s classic 
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS harks back to Hollywood adventure films of the 1930s and 40s. 

It's a madcap ride packed with colour, invention and music, and is the perfect half-term treat for all ages! 

And so younger intrepid travellers can join in, they’ve added an afternoon performance on Saturday 29th.

Director Mark Burden comments: “We have had the most wonderful adventure creating this production and we really hope you can come aboard with us to have fun going around the world in 80 days!”

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS is playing at the People’s Theatre in Heaton from Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th October. The running time is approximately 2 hours (including an interval). All details and booking at www.peoplestheatre.co.uk