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The Prisoner Of Second Avenue

Set in the 1970's, THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE is a black comedy depicting a New York couple, Mel (Jeff Goldblum) and Edna Edison (Mercedes Ruehl), enduring the trials and tribulations of city life. Mel is made redundant and the stress of an economic crisis and urban life pushes him into having a nervous breakdown. The family gathers to offer support, with Edna stoically bearing the burden of his disintegration and self-pity. Written by Neil Simon, The Prisoner of Second Avenue originally premiered on Broadway in 1971, starring Peter Falk and Lee Grant, where it ran for two years and received a Tony Award nomination. It was subsequently made into a film in 1975, starring Jack Lemmon and Anne Bankcroft. 'Two of America's finest actors, Jeff Goldblum and Mercedes Ruehl, in their prime and on blistering. form. a master class in comic acting' The Independent Booking From Wednesday, 30th June 2010 Booking Until Saturday, 25th September 2010 Matinees Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm Evening Monday to Saturday 7.30pm

VENUE DETAILS

Vaudeville Theatre The Strand London WC2R 0NH
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Transport

Take the Northern or Bakerloo Line to Charing Cross station. The theatre is 10 minutes walk.

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