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Rain Man - Apollo Theatre

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SYNOPSIS


Rain Man

A stage adaptation of the multi Oscar-winning Hollywood movie Rain Man comes to the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End from September 2008. Featuring Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett on his West End debut as the abrasive and self-centred Charlie Babbitt the stage version of Rain Man promises to bring the wonder and emotion of the 1988 MGM motion picture to theatre, but in an updated format more relevant to today's audience. British actor Adam Godley will play opposite Josh Hartnett as Charlie's autistic savant brother, Raymond Babbitt. Godley's stage credits include 'Cleo', 'Emmanuel and Dick' at the National Theatre and 'Mouth to Mouth' at the Royal Court. He is also a familiar face to screen audiences, having appeared in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and The X-Files: I Want to Believe.

Rain Man: The Story

Charlie Babbitt is a brash and selfish twenties-something owner of an automobile dealership in Los Angeles. He lives life in the fast lane, his love for risk jeopardising the financial integrity of his business when a deal to import some luxury grey-market vehicles turns sour. Charlie is not a relationships man, but he is an opportunist! When his estranged father dies, leaving behind a fortune, Charlie sees only the money - and a way to rescue his business.

Charlie's 'excitement' however turns to dismay and disbelief on realising that his father's fortune has been left almost entirely to his brother, Raymond Babbitt, and of whom Charlie knew nothing about. Raymond is an autistic genius - a savant who resides in a mental institution with no experience of the world beyond his hospital gates. In an effort to claim what Charlie believes to be his rightful share of his father's estate, he travels to meet up with Raymond and bring him back across America to his attorney so his share can be negotiated.

Rain Man is the touching story of that journey - one that sees both Charlie and Raymond gain not only a brother, but a true friend for life.

The Rain Man production at the Apollo

The stage production of Rain Man has been adapted from the 1988 MGM motion picture by Dan Gordon with original story credit to Barry Morrow. Dan Gordon is well known for his screenwriting work. Credits include blockbuster Hollywood movies 'The Hurricane', 'Wyatt Earp' and 'Passenger 57'. He has also written extensively for TV, and has several novels to his name. The Apollo Theatre production of Rain Man is his first play written for the stage.

Directing the production is David Grindley. Described as one of Britain's most talented young directors, Grindley's work includes a revival of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party; Journey's End, which transferred from London to Broadway, and Neil La Bute's Some Girls, featuring actor David Schwimmer at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End.

Rain Man at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue is set to run through to 20 December 2008.
  

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.

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