A Life in The Theatre

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Opened 2 February 2005, closed 30 April 2005 at the Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue in London

"Funny and tender... A delight" The Daily Telegraph

A Life in The Theatre is David Mamet's hilarious and poignant play about two actors - stage veteran 'Robert', played by Patrick Stewart, and aspiring newcomer 'John', played by Joshua Jackson. Set both on stage and behind the scenes in a fading small town rep theatre, A Life in The Theatre follows their friendship and their rivalry as they battle with the cruel uncertainties of their profession.

Inspired by David Mamet's own early backstage experiences and brief career as an actor A Life in The Theatre is an acutely observed, bittersweet comedy that delivers all the absurdity, the joy and the heartache of a life in the theatre.

"Hilarious" The Times

"Patrick Stewart is wonderful in Lindsay Posner's highly adroit production" The Independent

"Joyous" The Sunday Times

"Joshua Jackson... a cracking performance of a standard we should be glad to welcome here" The Daily Express