The Big Life 2005

Opened: May 23, 2005
Closing: October 01, 2005

The Big Life - 2005 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Theatre
29 Shaftesbury Avenue London

On the Windrush over from the Caribbean to England, a pact is made by a group of men not to get involved with women for three years whilst they institute a regime of work and betterment. Each man's resolve is tested as one by one they fall prey to Cupid's arrow.


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Other Productions of The Big Life

2004   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
2005   West End West End Transfer
West End

The Big Life - 2005 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2006 Olivier Awards Best New Musical Paul Joseph
2006 Olivier Awards Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical Tameka Empson

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