The Cabinet Minister Tickets
About The Cabinet Minister
Don’t miss the brand new adaptation of Arthur Wing Pinero’s classic farce, The Cabinet Minister, by Olivier Award-winning Nancy Carroll. Book The Cabinet Minister tickets on TodayTix.
See the talented cast take the Menier Chocolate Factory stage, including Nancy Carroll (After The Dance), who is also starring in the production. Also included in the cast are Nicholas Rowe, George Blagden, Joe Edgar, Phoebe Fildes, Rosalind Ford, Dom Hodson, Dillie Keane, Laurence Ubong Williams, Romaya Weaver, and Matthew Woodyatt.
Together the actors tell the now classic political satire about Sir Julian Twombley, whose political reputation is in trouble due to his wife and son racking up numerous debts. He must avoid the reporters looking to break a scandalous story while he tries to do his job and save his honour. Through comedy, this play provides a commentary on the British political and social elite during the late 19th century.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
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Start date
21st September, 2024
End date
16th November, 2024
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: London Bridge
Bus numbers: (Southwark St) RV1, 343, 381; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) 21, 35, 40, 133
Night bus numbers: (Southwark St) 381, N343; (Southwark Bridge Rd) 344; (Borough High St) N21, N35, N133
Car park: Union Car Park on Southwark Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (10 mins) Head towards Borough High Street; cross the street and take Union Street. Turn right at O’Meara Street and the theatre will be at the end.
More information about The Cabinet Minister
The Cabinet Minister in London includes a talented creative team, including director Paul Foster (Crazy For You) in his Menier Chocolate Factory directing debut, Olivier-nominated sound designer George Dennis (The Homecoming), set and costume designer Janet Bird (Guys and Dolls), movement coach Joanna Goodwin (My Fair Lady), and Tony-winning composer and musical supervisor Sarah Travis (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street).
The Cabinet Minister is a play that has a long history. It was first published in 1890 by English playwright and actor Arthur Wing Pinero. The Cabinet Minister, which ran for 199 performances, was just one of Pinero’s many farces—others include The Magistrate, The Schoolmistress, and Dandy Dick. Since its original run, The Cabinet Minister has had various revivals and adaptations, including a 1977 adaptation by Michael Denison and a 1987 revival at the Royal Exchange.
What to watch for
- Nancy Carroll, who adapted and stars in the play, has previously acted on the Menier Chocolate Factory stage as Tess in Marjorie Prime.
- While this is Paul Foster's Menier directorial debut, many of the other creative team have worked on other shows at the theatre, including set and costume designer Janet Bird, composer and musical supervisor Sarah Travis, lighting designer Tim Mascall, movement coach Joanna Goodwin, and sound designer George Dennis.
- After The Cabinet Minister had a successful run in London in 1890, it transferred to Broadway in New York in 1892.
- Arthur Wing Pinero has had numerous television, musical, and film adaptations of his works, including the 1972 musical, Trelawny, adapted from Trelawny of the "Wells."
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cabinet Minister about?
Head to the Menier Chocolate Factory to see Arthur Wing Pinero’s classic farce, The Cabinet Minister, a political satire, in a brand new adaptation by Olivier-winning actress Nancy Carroll.
Which theatre is The Cabinet Minister at?
The Cabinet Minister is at London's Menier Chocolate Factory, which is located at 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU.
What is the running time of The Cabinet Minister?
The Cabinet Minister runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
How do you get tickets for The Cabinet Minister?
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Who wrote The Cabinet Minister?
Arthur Wing Pinero wrote the play, and Nancy Caroll wrote this adaptation.
Who directed The Cabinet Minister?
Paul Foster directs the show.
Is The Cabinet Minister appropriate for kids?
The Cabinet Minister has no age guidelines and is enjoyable for the whole family.
Is The Cabinet Minister good?
The Cabinet Minister is a fantastic political satire that has been around for over a century. This is a brand-new adaptation of the show has an exceptional cast and creative team.
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