

Directed by Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles) and designed by Hildegard Bechtler (Antony and Cleopatra), A Taste of Honey is a gritty depiction of working-class life in post-war Britain and an exhilarating portrayal of the vulnerabilities and strengths of the female spirit in a deprived and restless world.
Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, One Man, Two Guvnors) leads the cast as Helen in an exciting staging featuring original compositions - influenced by blues and soul music - by Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, and rearranged songs from the jazz era, performed live by an on stage three-piece band and sung by the cast.
When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmie, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geof moves in and assumes the role of surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels
2hrs 15mins (inc. interval)
5th December, 2019
29th February, 2020
By: Shelagh Delaney
Songs by: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
Director: Bijan Sheibani
Cast list: Jodie Prenger, Durone Stokes, Stuart Thompson, Tom Varey, Liam Bessell, Katy Clayton and Claire Eden
Design: Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting: Paul Anderson
Choreography: Aline David
Sound: Ian Dickinson
Age guidance for this production is for 13+
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