Olivier and Tony-winning musical La Cage aux Folles hasn't been seen on the London stage since 2008, yet its themes of gay representation in the face of adversity are sadly as relevant as ever. Hats off to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre boss Timothy Sheader (Carousel) for spotting the potential for the 1980s hit to enjoy another outing this summer.
Based on French playwright Jean Poiret’s 1973 farce of the same name, Harvey Fierstein (book) and Jerry Herman's (music and lyrics) musical charts the fall-out when a gay nightclub owner introduces his lover and star attraction to his conservative parents. Will the couple manage to cajole the older generation out of their stuffy views eventually?
The show's song I Am What I Am became a gay anthem following its arrival on Broadway and the West End. Here's a chance for a new audience to find strength in its defiant spirit.
| What | La Cage aux Folles, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre |
| Where | Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, Inner Cir, Westminster, London, NW1 4NU | MAP |
| Nearest tube | Regent's Park (underground) |
| When |
19 Jul 23 – 16 Sep 23, 7:45 PM – 10:15 PM |
| Price | £23 - £60 |
| Website | Click here for more information and to book |
