Photo Coverage: CHARIOTS OF FIRE Film Cast Greets UK Stage Company

Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell and Alice Krige, stars of the original 1981 film Chariots of Fire, made a surprise visit to the Gielgud Theatre last night, July 10, to meet with the actors currently performing in Edward Hall's five star stage production of the same name. The stage cast, led by James McArdle, Jack Lowden, Tam Williams, Mark Edel-Hunt and Savannah Stevenson were introduced to their film character counterparts and to an excited audience at the Gielgud Theatre. Hugh Hudson, Director of the original film and co-producer of the new stage adaptation joined actors from both film and stage at this unique curtain call. 

 

Designer Miriam Buether has transformed the Gielgud Theatre into immersive stadia experience, evoking the spirit of the 1924 Paris Olympic Games. The stage production features the legendary music of Vangelis with additional live music and arrangements by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Carr.

1924. The Paris Olympic Games. A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew runs to overcome predjudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of overwhelming odds.

Ticket prices range from £26 - £55 plus concessions. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.chariotsoffireonstage.com.

Photo Credit: Theo Wood

Nigel Havers, Tam Williams and Ben Cross

Nigel Havers and Tam Williams

The film and stage casts meet after a performance of Chariots of Fire at London's Gielgud Theatre