Based on the 1988 film directed by Frank Oz and starring Sir Michael Caine and Steve Martin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will play in Manchester, making its UK debut at the Opera House in February, before opening in the West End. This premiere will star Olivier, Tony and BAFTA winner Robert Lindsay, the comedian Rufus Hound (pictured) and Singin’ In The Rain’s Katherine Kingsley, with more cast members to be announced. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels follows two con men as they compete to swindle a millionaire soap heiress in the French Riviera. Adapted from the book by Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winner Jeffery Lane, the play will be the first production for Tony Award-winning directed and choreographer Jerry Mitchell for his own company, Jerry Mitchell Productions. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will include music and lyrics by Drama Desk Award-winning David Yazbek plus set and costume designs by Olivier Award-winning Peter McKintosh.
Wed 12 – Sat 22 Feb 2014, Opera House, Quay Street, M3 3HP, All days except Sun 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm, £23.40 – £59.90, www.atgtickets.com
- Words:
- Steven Brown
- Published on:
- Mon 10 Feb 2014
