‘Let’s have all the skeletons out of the closet, today, of all days!’
It’s 23 April, Shakespeare’s birthday.
In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 70th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father and greatest actor of his generation Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all…
A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope. Expect show girls and Shakespeare, sex and scandal, music, mischief and mistaken identity – and butterflies by the thousand.
Omari Douglas, known for his role as Roscoe Babatunde in HBO's It's a Sin, brought his extensive musical theatre experience to Wise Children. more...
Mirabelle Gremaud showcased her diverse talents as a harpist, singer, and acrobat in Wise Children at the Old Vic and on its UK tour. more...
Bettrys Jones, renowned for her roles in Cyrano (2021) and Little Bird (2017), captivated audiences with her performance in Wise Children (2019). more...
Gareth Snook, known for his versatile roles in musical theatre, brought his extensive experience to the cast of Wise Children, having previously graced the stage in productions such as Les Misérables, Sunset Boulevard, and The Phantom of the Opera. more...
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