A dance spectacular, ‘Divas’, choreographed and directed by Olivier Award and Evening Standard Award-winning Peter Schaufuss, pays homage to three of the world's greatest icons - Edith Piaf, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland - in one stunning production.
Featuring original recordings from ‘La Vie En Rose’ to ‘Falling in Love Again’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, ‘Divas’ celebrates each stars’ art and individuality. Brilliant lighting and staging relive the glitz and glamour of Hollywood in an exhilarating show for the whole family.
This production marks the second time in two years that former Artistic Director of the Divas, the new dance spectacular from choreographer English National BalleDivas, the new dance spectacular from choreographer, Schaufuss, has brought a dance show based on popular performers to the Apollo.
Schaufuss, who began his career as an international ballet star on a par with Baryshnikov and Nureyev in the 1970s and 1980s, also choreographed the controversial Diana, The Princess, which premiered in Manchester in 2005.
Divas will be one of three shows with a connection to The Wizard Of Oz in the West End this summer, in addition to Wicked and the Royal Festival Hall’s revival of the magical musical. Child star Garland became a superstar overnight as a result of her performance as Dorothy in the famous film, but with fame and stardom came problems, and her continuing high-profile life was dogged by barbiturate addiction.
Venue Information
Travel
Nearest Underground: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly/Bakerloo lines)
Take east exit for Shaftesbury Avenue.
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Take Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus.
Parking: Westminster City Council Car Park Cambridge Circus. NCP Newport Place, Wardour Street or Denman Street. Please note that parking in central London can be difficult and expensive. If possible please use public transport.
Access
Wheelchairs: Entrance via door to left of Upper Circle entrance on Shaftesbury Avenue. There are 12 steps down to the auditorium. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a non-wheelchair using companion. Transfer seating only is available to all seats.
Hearing Impaired: Infrared. Avoid front stalls. A deposit for headsets is required.
Admittance Policy
Regrettably babies and toddlers will not be admitted to the theatre. Children aged 5 years and over will be admitted and, more specific age limits may apply depending on the production. Children should be able to sit, unaided, in their own seat and be attentive to the performance so as not to distract other paying members of the audience.
Admittance to the auditorium is always at the discretion of theatre management.