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Duration

2 hrs 10 mins with interval

Closing Date

Until June 17, 2023

Age limit

To be confirmed ##Know Before You Go

Why Watch How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying?

  • Watch the brand-new stage adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in London this summer.

  • The show is adapted from Shepherd Mead’s 1952 best-selling book, which inspired the 1961 musical that won 7 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer for Best Drama.

  • Prepare yourself for a tumultuous journey through corporate culture's follies and book your How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying tickets to avoid disappointment later.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying tickets are now available for purchase. The show will be staged at the Southwark Playhouse in London for a limited run. Get your hands on How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying tickets right away and watch the comedy from the best seats in the theatre.

The crew behind Anyone Can Whistle from the previous year returns with a brand-new production, a daring and creative new production for a contemporary audience while maintaining all the charming aspects of the original. Based on the Shepherd Mead novel of the same name, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying features music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert. RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Michelle Visage provides the voice of The Book on the show. Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett (Follies, Hangmen, Mame, Coronation Street), is part of the talented cast.

Storyline

The conventions of the business world are turned on their head in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying! J. Pierrepont Finch, the spirited protagonist, rises from a lowly window washer to a high-flying executive with just a handbook and his wit, manoeuvring a world that is filled with business risks, such as the looming danger of the yes man, the dangerous office party, treacherous coworkers, caffeine dependency, and even love. Buy your How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying tickets now to watch the drama unfold.

Show timings

  • Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri: 7:30 PM
  • Tue & Sat: 3 PM & 7:30 PM

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Michelle Visage and Tracie Bennett

Book

Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert

Novel

Shepherd Mead

Music & Lyrics

Frank Loesser

Top songs

Groove to the brilliant music by Frank Loesser in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying musical.

About Theatre

The Southwark Playhouse Borough is a theatre in London that is situated close to the Elephant and Castle and Borough underground stations. Juliet Alderdice and Tom Wilson established the Southwark Playhouse Theatre Company in 1993. The theatre became one of London's premier studio theatres throughout the course of the following fifteen years by showcasing top-notch performances by up-and-coming theatre artists.

Seating Capacity: 240 (Main House) and 120 (the Studio)

Getting There

Address: 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Tube: The nearest tube stations are Borough, Elephant and Castle

Bus: Bus lines serivicing the area include 1, 12, 35, 40, 45, 53, 63, 68, 100, 133, 148, 155, 168, 171, 176, 188, 196, 333, 343, 344, 360, 363, 415, 453, 468, C10, P5 (Elephant and Castle); 21, 35, 40, 133, 343, C10 (Borough)

Facilities & Accessibility

Available Facilities: Bar, Cafe, Toilets

Accessibility: Accessible Toilets, Assistance Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Spaces Available

Additional Information

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Southwark Playhouse.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind, that most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.

Tickets Redemption

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Cancellation & Refunds

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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