Menier Chocolate Factory ASPECTS OF LOVE Opens 7/15

Trevor Nunn directs the first major London revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Charles Hart's Aspects of Love at the Menier Chocolate Factory, previewing from 07 July with press night on 15 July and running until 26 September. Designs are by David Farley with choreography by Lynne Page, lighting by Paul Pyant, musical supervision by Caroline Humphris, orchestrations by David Cullen and sound by Gareth Owen. Trevor Nunn previously directed the world premiere of Aspects of Love and returns to the piece to direct this new intimate version.

Joining Michael Arden (Alex Dillingham) and Katherine Kingsley (Rose Vibert) are Dave Willetts as George, Rosalie Craig as Giulietta and Martyn Ellis as Marcel, and Rebecca Brewer as Jenny, along with Jill Armour, Louisa Lydell, Ian McLarnon, David Roberts, Savannah Stevenson, Dominic Tighe and Rebecca Trehearn.

Based on David Garnett's novel of the same name, Aspects of Love tells the story of passion, love and loss across three generations of a family and their companions set against the background of 1940's France and Italy. Alex Dillingham, a young student travelling through France, falls in love with the alluring actress Rose Vibert. As the pair embark on a passionate affair, the unexpected arrival of Alex's uncle changes their lives forever. A love story spanning twenty years binding six people and three generations as they come to appreciate that love changes everything.

Michael Arden made his Broadway debut as Tom Sawyer in Big River in 2003 and more recently he was seen in The Times They Are A-Changing based on the music of Bob Dylan. Off Broadway his credits include Swimming in the Shallows, Bare, Ace, God of Vengeance, As You Like It, The Winter's Tale and The Secret Garden. His television and film credits include Bones, Numbers and Grey's Anatomy as well as Bride Wars and The Good Shepherd. In 2007 he toured Europe with Barbra Streisand. Aspects of Love marks his London stage debut.

Katherine Kingsley was most recently in the UK tour of The 39 Steps. Her other theatre credits include Piaf for the Donmar Warehouse and the Vaudeville Theatre for which she was nominated for an Olivier Award, The Truth Will Out for the Old Vic, The Black and White Ball at the King's Head Theatre, Hobson's Choice for the Chichester Festival Theatre, High Society at the Shaftesbury Theatre and on UK Tour and The Canterbury Tales for Bristol Old Vic. Her television credits include The Bill, Hollyoaks and Casualty. Her film credits include Weekend, Days of the Siren and 100 Second Marriage.

Dave Willetts was last in the West End as Max in Sunset Boulevard at the Comedy Theatre. Other West End credits include Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at the Palace Theatre, the title role in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ragtime at the Piccadilly Theatre and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Rosalie Craig's stage credits include Anyone Can Whistle at Jermyn Street Theatre, The Cocktail Party at the Donmar Warehouse and Hecuba and Alice in Wonderland both for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Martyn Ellis' West End theatre credits include Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, The 39 Steps and The Lion King. Other theatre credits include Just So at the Tricycle Theatre, A Chorus of Disapproval at the Bristol Old Vic, Alice In Wonderland for the Royal Shakespeare Company, Cafe D'Amour at the National Theatre and Grand Hotel at the Donmar Warehouse. His TV credits include The Sarah Jane Adventures and The Tudors. His film credits include Cody Banks 2 and the soon to be released Devil's Bridge.

Rebecca Brewer is making her professional stage debut in Aspects of Love.

Tickets Preview performances: 07 - 14 July, £29.50 - all seats, £37 - Meal Deals From 15 July:
£32 - all seats, £27.50 - concessions + groups (8+) £39.50 - Meal Deals. Meal Deals include a theatre ticket and a two-course meal in the Menier Restaurant prior to the show

Box Office 0207 907 7060, £2 transaction fee on phone bookings. 53 Southwark Street, London SE1 1RU

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.menierchocolatefactory.com.

Menier Chocolate Factory SEASON:

19 May 2010 - 26 June 2010
PARADISE FOUND

7 July 2010 - 26 September 2010
ASPECTS OF LOVE
Press Night 15 July at 8pm

Menier Chocolate Factory IN THE WEST END

23 April 2010 - 08 January 2011
SWEET CHARITY
Theatre Royal Haymarket
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08 July 2010 - 30 October 2010
THE Willy Russell SEASON
EDUCATING RITA & SHIRLEY VALENTINE
Trafalgar Studios
Press Day 26 July at 3.30pm and 7pm
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Menier Chocolate Factory ON BROADWAY

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Walter Kerr Theatre
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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Longacre Theatre
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