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Major Barbara
National Theatre (Olivier)

Simon Russell Beale stars as millionaire Undershaft in this George Bernard Shaw classic.
Show Dates:
Performances from 26 Feb 2008
Opening 04 Mar 2008
Closing 03 Jul 2008

Performance Schedule:
Monday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Matinees at 2:00 p.m.

Note: Major Barbara runs in repertory. Please check with the theatre for specific performance dates and times.

Tickets:
Pricing: £10 - £39.50
Box Office: 020 7452 3000

Theatre Information:
National Theatre (Olivier)
Southbank
London SE1 9PX
London, EN
GB

Public Transportation/Parking:
Subway: Waterloo
Parking: Underground car park for 400 cars with designated spaces for disabled.

Synopsis:
The play focuses on the clash of wills between Barbara Undershaft, who has forsaken a life of affluence to join the Salvation Army, and her estranged father, a munitions manufacturer and the wealthiest man in the world. When father attempts to convert daughter through his charitable contributions to the Salvation Army, a rousingly funny showdown occurs.

Show Advisory:
None

Genre:
Comedy/Drama

Cast List:
Paul Anderson
Tom Andrews
Hayley Atwell
Ian Burfield
Katharine Burford
Martin Chamberlain
Alasdair Craig
Patrick Drury
Keiran Flynn
Jessica Gunning
John Heffernan
Clare Higgins
Derek Howard
Stephanie Jacob
Barbara Kirby
Maggie McCarthy
Pamela Merrick
Paul Ready
Simon Russell Beale
Richard Shanks
Lizzie Winkler

Production Credits:
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner

Other Credits:
Written by: Bernard Shaw




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