Charley's Aunt
22 June 10 - 07 August 10
Charley
By Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas' RAUCOUS and ROLLICKING farce
"I'm no ordinary woman..."
Charley's aunt is about to arrive and she holds the key to everything.  Charley's in love with Amy, but if they're to be engaged before she goes away he'll need his aunt's agreement.  Jack's in love with Kitty, but if they're to get together before she goes away with Amy, he'll need Charley's aunt to act as chaperone.
 
So when the aunt's arrival is delayed, Charley's and Jack decide there's only one thing for it.  An emergency aunt is called for, and in their desperation they think the eccentric Babberley just might save the day,  But whilst the-impostor-aunt starts to play fast and loose with his part, the-real-aunt is getting ever closer, and it isn't long before the misunderstandings and misdemeanours are spiralling out of control in Brandon Thomas' RAUCOUS and ROLLICKING farce.
 
DID YOU KNOW?
 
CHARLEY'S AUNT is one of the most successful farces ever staged, playing for years in the West End and on Broadway.
 
THINK...
 
HAY FEVER meets TOOTSIE
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Oliver Gomm Interview
Oliver Gomm Interview
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Charley
Charley's Aunt Voxpops
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From Boy to Curl
From Boy to Curl
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CHARLEY
CHARLEY'S AUNT Reviews
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'Braham Murray's CRISPLY ELEGANT production is not just FUNNY but HILARIOUS, thanks to the ASTONISHING comic talents of Oliver Gomm..TRULY BRILLIANT' The Observer
 
' A JOY TO WATCH. A SUMMER TREAT THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED * * * * * ' whatsonstage.com
 
'Oliver Gomm wins a DESERVED ROUND OF APPLAUSE for his athletic means of entering a petticoat' The Guardian
 
 
 
 
 
 
Great stuff coming back from Twitter and Facebook so far!
 
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@emryan Just been to see charley's aunt at the royal exchange, which was lots of fun.Did a little laughcry at one point
 
@_lucy_dixon Charley's Aunt was amazing!! Everyone go see it!!
 
@dirkhoult  fun night out with Charlie's Aunt tonight. Stellar cast. Another triumph for the Royal Exchange, Manchester

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Charley's Aunt is superb. Saw Thursday's show. The whole cast is wonderful and Oliver Gomm is hilarious. A fabulous production. Great to be in the audience with so much laughter, thank-you.

Had a fantastic night at the Royal Exchange Theatre watching Charlie's Aunt.  Fantastic company, and a great play. I recommend it to anyone, and tickets are very reasonable!

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Directed by Braham Murray
Designed By Johanna Bryant
Press Night Performance
Monday 28 June
 

After Show Discussion
Thursday 5 August
 

Audio Described Performance
Saturday 31 July at 4pm
 

BSL Interpreted Performance
Friday 6 August at 7.30pm
 

Suitable for ages 12+
Running time
2 hours 25 minutes