The Umbrellas of Cherbourg tickets at the Gielgud Theatre starring Joanna Riding

Kneehigh theatre company's latest West End production, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, has posted early closing notices at the Gielgud Theatre in London. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Joanna Riding in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"][/caption] The show will now end its run on 21 May 2011, rather than the original end date of 1 October. The new musical production based on the classic French movie opened on 22 March to lukewarm reviews. One of the producers of the show, Daniel Sparrow, has issued a statement saying that, "Together with my co-producing team, we are immensely proud to have brought our production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to the West End following its run in Leicester earlier this year. However, despite consistently positive audience responses, for economic reasons we are having to close earlier than anticipated. To have worked with Emma Rice, Kneehigh, our hugely talented creative team, cast and company has been a privilege and as producers, our ongoing ambition to bring fresh, innovative and original work to the West End will continue to be pursued. Following positive interest in the show from the global theatrical community, plans for a UK tour and various international productions of Umbrellas are currently in discussion.” Directed by Emma Rice the show stars Joanna Riding, Meow Meow, Carly Bawden and Andrew Durand. Based on Jacques Demy’s 1964 film, with a score by Michel Legrand, the show tells the simple love story between a young girl (played by Carly Bawden) who’s mother (Joanna Riding) owns an umbrella shop, and a garage mechanic (Andrew Durand) who has to leave her for his military service. LINKS Special Offer: Save Half Price (£30) on tickets to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre Reviews Round-up for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg More news on The Umbrellas of Cherbourg  

A round-up of reviews for The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre in London [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Joanna Riding in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"][/caption] Innovative theatre company Kneehigh's new production, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, opened last night at the Gielgud Theatre in London. Directed by Emma Rice the show stars Joanna Riding, Meow Meow, Carly Bawden and Andrew Durand. Based on Jacques Demy's 1964 film, with a score by Michel Legrand, the show tells the simple love story between a young girl (played by Carly Bawden) who's mother (Joanna Riding) owns an umbrella shop, and a garage mechanic (Andrew Durand) who has to leave her for his military service. Read reviews from the Times, Guardian, Variety, Telegraph and Evening Standard, below. TICKETS SPECIAL OFFER: Save on tickets to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre LINKS More news on The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Innovative theatre company Kneehigh (Brief Encounter) return to the West End with their compelling new adaptation of cult French musical film The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, starring Olivier Award winner Joanna Riding, cabaret sensation Meow Meow and Broadway's Andrew Durand. Book tickets to see The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre More news about The Umbrellas of Cherbourg VIDEO The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9oLSVjfN5Y LINKS Watch more videos on West End Theatre TV

Production photos of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, currently playing at the Curve Theatre, Leicester and coming to the Gielgud Theatre from 5 March 2011. Pictures include Joanna Riding, Meow Meow and Andrew Durand. Innovative theatre company Kneehigh (Brief Encounter) return to the West End with their compelling new adaptation of cult French musical film The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, starring Olivier Award winner Joanna Riding and cabaret sensation Meow Meow. Enjoy £10 off tickets until 9 April to see this stunning musical, directed by Emma Rice and starring Olivier Award-winning actress Joanna Riding (Billy Elliot, Carousel, The Witches of Eastwick), international cabaret artist Meow Meow (Lola), and Broadway’s Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening). LINKS Save £10 on tickets to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg at the Gielgud Theatre