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Starring: Michael Crawford

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The Go-Between in London

Starring:

Michael Crawford

Hang onto your hats! If you've ever read L. P Hartley's splendidly atmospheric and disturbing 1953 novel, The Go Between, you'll adore this, the latest brand new British musical to sweep into the West End. Micheal Crawford stars as Leo, and captures the audience's attention from start to finish with his tragic revelations.

The subtle, fascinating story is compelling to the core. There's a magical musical score by Richard Taylor and an accompanying book by David Wood. The production has already won hearts and minds across the nation, scoring high at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, the Royal & Derngate and the Derby Live event, and it won the Best Musical Production award at the Theatre Awards UK.

The Go Between – The story

Leo had forgotten the past until it sprang upon him unexpectedly and he's hurled backwards in time to re-experience it. Now it's vivid and real again, the awful events that happened during the uncannily hot, oppressive and uncomfortable summer of 1910, when Leo was a boy.

He spent that long-ago summer in Norfolk, with the family of a school friend called Marcus, in their luxurious country home, where he soon found himself acting as the increasingly reluctant go-between for two star-crossed lovers. The gorgeous and incredibly posh Marian and the man she's lusting after, rough and ready tenant farmer Ted, are embroiled in a forbidden love affair and they pull poor, innocent Leo into their mess.

Confused and scared by the adult passions and deceit he witnesses, he's unable to escape the couple's sphere of influence and falls deeper and deeper into their frighteningly intense world. His manipulation and the shame he feels about it shape his life forever, and the resulting coming of age story is deeply moving.

The glittering Apollo Theatre is your venue, and the show opens on 7th June for a strictly limited 20 week run. If you love your theatre poignant, dark and disturbing, full of hidden currents, this one's for you. The 74-year-old Micheal Crawford is always a joy to behold on stage, and plays the lead character to perfection.

How would you feel if you found an old diary which reawakened long-buried and painful memories, feelings you'd suppressed for decades? This beautifully crafted piece reveals the power of reminiscence and the often-shocking awakening of the human heart.

The Go Between tickets – A delightful take on a literary classic

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Saturday, 15 October 2016
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The Go-Between reviews

4.3 out of 5 35 reviews

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Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Go-Between.

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Cultural Experience

Qw weren't sure we were going to like this show at first because it was not the sort we normally choose, but it was so professionally presented and performed that we felt culturally uplifted by the end. A different experience!

K Reviewed on 10 October 2016 by Keith
Brisbane, Australia

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Michael crawford was great

P Reviewed on 09 October 2016 by Patricia
Breakfast Point, Australia

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Mediocre

The show was ok. The two boy Ctors and Michael Crawford carried it. The music became tedious as there was little variation.

R Reviewed on 09 October 2016 by Ruth
Woodford Green, United Kingdom

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Not a natural fan of musicals

We went to see The Go-Between as family of L P Hartley - it is a great story the staging is excellent, acting superb especially the 2 Leo's. I tend to avoid musicals but this was not too sing songy an emotional portrayal of a classic story with laughter and tears but I was disappointed that the famous opening line of the book was slotted in rather clumsily.

M Reviewed on 29 September 2016 by Miranda
Peterborough, United Kingdom

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A well performed but difficult storyline held togther by the performance of Michael Crawford who gave his heart and soul in representing an old man reflecting upon the past.

as above

D Reviewed on 12 September 2016 by Derek
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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Older leo and younger Leo were very good actors

Disappointed that Michael Crawford did not act on that day as we came from Istanbul just to see him!

S Reviewed on 08 September 2016 by Sheila
Acton, United Kingdom

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The only pity is that we went because we wanted to see Michael Crawford perform on stage but he was not performing that night.

K Reviewed on 05 September 2016 by Karl
Streatham, United Kingdom

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good story

W Reviewed on 04 September 2016 by Werner
Bristol, United Kingdom

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An excellent performance by the entire cast but to describe the show as a musical when the only musical instrument is a piano is rather misleading (the pianist was excellent)!

D Reviewed on 29 July 2016 by David
Strassen, Luxembourg

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Worth seeing this new take on an old story

It's not a 'blockbuster' - but a good remake of an old story - the acting was good especially the 'Go Between' lad who carried himself very well. Michael Crawford took the part of the adult 'Go Between' and played and sang it well. Altogether a very good evening's entertainment.

L Reviewed on 27 July 2016 by Les
Finedon, United Kingdom

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Marvellous

This was such a treat Loved everything, our seats were great the ambiance was right Fantastic xxxxx

B Reviewed on 27 July 2016 by Beverley
Bedford, United Kingdom

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Go between review

The story was a little confusing in the ending. I thought I heard Marian say that everyone was supposed to think that Ted died of suicide. Did he or did he not? Why did he commit suicide? That makes no sense to me. I also thought that Michael Crawford's voice was rather wasted in this play. He certainly was expressive, but his majestic voice was lost in the pedestrian and unimpressive score.

M Reviewed on 24 July 2016 by Mary Ann
Cranberry Twp., United States

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absolutely brilliant, don't miss it!!!!

Michael Crawford was excellent, a lovely voice and utterly fabulous. The other cast members were the same; especially the two young boys. We had a upgrade in our seats and only five rows from the stage.

J Reviewed on 24 July 2016 by Janet
Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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Beautifully acted

Refreshing change from the glitzy musicals. Great acting and storyline.

S Reviewed on 23 July 2016 by Sarah
Walton On Thames, United Kingdom

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Excellent acting & vocals

G Reviewed on 21 July 2016 by Garry
Brighton, United Kingdom

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Intelligent piece of theatre

This is not a musical in the usual sense of the word. A quite intense piece where the words and intonnation are more important than the music. The pianist on stage worked well and did a great job. Michael Crawford and the young boy, who played Leo , both worked so hard to really bring the story to the audience.

J Reviewed on 20 July 2016 by Julie
Hove, United Kingdom

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Brilliantly adapted from the book

The entire cast were fantastic, Michael Crawford is an amazing actor and his voice is something else, first saw Michael in Barnum and he created the character to perfection.

H Reviewed on 17 July 2016 by Hugh
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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Touching talent allover

Y Reviewed on 09 July 2016 by Yves
Montreal, United Kingdom

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Not what I expected, but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Beautiful theatre, Michael Crawford, and the young Michael Crawford, totally brilliant. A great show!

S Reviewed on 07 July 2016 by Sal
Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

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Great acting

M Reviewed on 02 July 2016 by Mascha
Ulestraten, Netherlands

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Disappointed

We went on Michael Crawfords reputation but were disappointed . He was good but had too little input - a weak story line. The small boy was excellent , the farmer very good , the others mediocre . From the other side of the world we had hoped for another great show as we have seen here over the years. I would not recommend this show.

D Reviewed on 23 June 2016 by Donald
Auckland, New Zealand

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A must see. Michael Crawford is excellent

J Reviewed on 22 June 2016 by John
Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Disappointing!

Music was by means of a clanky and annoying piano. More or less a singing play than a musical. Dim lighting didn't help the uninspiring set which seems to have been done on the cheap. Dull songs. Afraid it is a case of "taxi for Mr Crawford" who just couldn't reach the notes, which made the boring songs even more tedious. We love theatre and the West End, but this show was, for us, as disaster. We couldn't wait for the interval...at which point we escaped!

M Reviewed on 10 June 2016 by Michael
Stonehouse, United Kingdom

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Star performances

Michael Crawford was stunning, the 2 child actors were brilliant. Quite a sad story but well delivered by a good solid cast.

S Reviewed on 09 June 2016 by Stephanie
Crowthorne, United Kingdom

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What a Show

Fantastic theatre, nice and cosy you really feel near to the stage and in keeping feel really involved with the performance. The cast were amazing !! All with amazing voices, the children really add to the show especially making the story more interesting. Best of all it was AMAZING to see Michael Crawford he was fantastic and mesmerising he made his character believable. All the little touches that Michael does during his performance really adds up to the fact he is the BEST at not only singing but delivery.

K Reviewed on 05 June 2016 by Katie
Newport, United Kingdom

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Beautiful.

A real old classic story. I loved the piano music and the singing was really beautiful. I think it would appeal to everyone as there was two brilliant young boys acting in it. Also to older people as it was not loud blaring music like a lot of shows today. Michael Crawford has a beautiful voice and is a true professional to act such a completely different part from Frank Spenser. "Some Mother's do have Them" The costumes and the set were fantastic.

J Reviewed on 03 June 2016 by Joan
London, United Kingdom

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Amazing

Must see just try not to laugh at all of the innuendos like I did.

M Reviewed on 31 May 2016 by Marnee
Dursley, United Kingdom

09 Jun
2016

Review: THE GO BETWEEN at the Apollo Theatre

by Phil Willmott | Thursday, June 9 2016, 14:15

Michael Crawford - The Go Between Before it even starts this production of the GO BETWEEN is a significant moment, it’s the rare arrival of a new musical in the West End. Its chances of survival are considerably boosted by the involvement of producer, Bill Kenwright who we probably have to thank for the casting of musical theatre mega-star Michael Crawford (The original Phantom)

Review: THE GO BETWEEN at the Apollo Theatre

15 Apr
2016

Full Cast Announced for The Go-Between

by Phil Willmott | Friday, April 15 2016, 15:55

As we’ve previously reported the producer Bill Kenwright is bravely producing a brand new musical in the West End, THE GO-BETWEEN, starring Michael Crawford who is returning to theatre for the first time since 2011, when he played in THE WIZARD OF OZ.

Full Cast Announced for The Go-Between

25 Mar
2016

Michael Crawford Leads the Cast of a New West End Musical

by Phil Willmott | Friday, March 25 2016, 12:43

Michael Crawford Producer Bill Kenwright is to be congratulated for taking that most dangerous of financial risks, launching a new musical in the West End. Recent attempts to do so, MADE IN DAGENHAM and BEND IT LIKE BECHAM failed to turn into long running hits.