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One of Stephen Sondheim‘s most ambitious works comes to The Menier Chocolate Factory

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Performance dates

25 Nov 2023 - 25 Feb 2024

Run time 1 hour 45 mins (no interval)

Includes interval

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Tickets for Pacific Overtures at The Menier Chocolate Factory London 

One of Stephen Sondheim's most ambitious works is set to be staged at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London! Set in 19th-century Japan, Pacific Overtures centres around the clash of cultures triggered by the United States' 1853 expedition aimed at establishing Western relations with Japan. 

Pacific Overtures has enjoyed significant acclaim in Tokyo and Osaka, where it has been a massive hit. The ninth musical from Sondheim is considered by many to be his most unusual yet essential. Book your tickets now! 

What Pacific Overtures in London about? 

Nippon. The Floating Kingdom.

The tale of the Western arrival in Japan in 1853, a nation previously isolated, is depicted through a Western lens but enacted in an Eastern manner. Prior to this event, Japan had maintained centuries of peaceful isolation, untouched by external influences. Nonetheless, with the arrival of Commodore Perry and the Americans, a civilization characterized by its timeless traditions and uninterrupted tranquility starts to unravel due to the introduction of new concepts and influences.

Who are the creatives behind Pacific Overtures

Pacific Overtures is Directed by Matthew White, with Set Design by Paul Farnsworth, Costume Design by Ayako Maeda, Sound Design by Gregory Clarke, Choreography by Ashley Nottingham, Musical Supervision by Catherine Jayes and Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

Pacific Overtures tickets are available now!

Pacific Overtures completes Menier’s trilogy of Weidman/Sondheim musicals following their productions of Assassins and Road Show. The score is filled with some of Sondheim’s most rich music, including ‘Someone in a Tree’, ‘Pretty Lady’ and ‘A Bowler Hat’. Don’t miss out, book your tickets for Pacific Overtures in London now!

Content

Some loud noises and some smoke affects.

Special notes

There is no admittance into the theatre if you are late and no re-admission should you leave the auditorium.

Recent Reviews

5.0
8 reviews
david crosby

A short review. Historically interesting / Musically combines old Broadway with modern style / staging =imaginative would I see it again - Yes - as soon as possible BRING IT BACK

Leon Evangeliou

Thought-inspiring, funny, encapsulates the reasons that lead to Japan's decisions in WW2. I think this is probably the best Sondheim musical that I have seen. P.S. I think Manjiro and Kayama are probably the most interesting characters although a bit caricaturish that I have seen from Sondhem

Kate

My 10yo daughter and I absolutely loved the performance. Good story, great decoration, professional actors. My daughter was the only child spectator and didn't want to leave. She waited in the bar area to say Thank you to the actors in person. Great performance, will highly recommend.

Larry Curry

Saw this on Broadway many years ago. This new production was so creative, inventive and had top notch performances. Very well done!

Diego

Excellent ????

Chih-Hsiung Tu

Exceptional production and performance. The artistic stage design is both abstract and thought-provoking.

Robert Nager

An innovative and very enjoyable production. Brilliant casting and stage design telling the transition of Japan from a closed feudal culture to a 20th century industrial society and the countries competing with each other to gain prominence and power in the country.

Artyom Jelnov

Great performance. Interesting play, great singers, good actors.

Latest Pacific Overtures News

Full Casting Announced For Pacific Overtures

News / Casting

Full Casting Announced For Pacific Overtures

First premiering in 1976, Sondheim and Weidman’s Pacific Overtures is an ambitious exploration into the historical and cultural interactions between Japan and the Western World. The critically acclaimed production has now announced full casting for the Menier Chocolate Factory run. 

Pacific Overtures completes Menier’s trilogy of Weidman/Sondheim musicals, following their productions of Assassins and Road Show. The production opens on December 4, with previews starting on November 25, and runs until February 24. Book your Pacific Overtures tickets now!

23 Oct, 2023 | By Kevin Thomas

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