Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD Comes to The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Starring Ria Jones as Norma Desmond, and Danny Mac as Joe Gillis, the story of romance and obsession is based on Billy Wilder's film, with Don Black and Christopher Hampton's book and lyrics. The score, performed by a full orchestra, includes the title number Sunset Boulevard, and With One Look, As If We Never Said Goodbye, The Greatest Star Of All and The Perfect Year.

In her mansion on Sunset Boulevard, faded, silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond lives in a fantasy world. Impoverished screen writer Joe Gillis, on the run from debt collectors, stumbles into her reclusive world. Persuaded to work on Norma's "masterpiece", a film script that she believes will put her back in front of the cameras, he is seduced by her and her luxurious life-style. Joe becomes entrapped in a claustrophobic world until his love for another woman leads him to try and break free with dramatic consequences.

Last year, Ria Jones played the role of Norma at the London Coliseum when Glenn Close was indisposed, receiving rave reviews and standing ovations for her performance.

Ria has recently starred as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Her West End credits include Fantine in Les Misérables, Grizabella in Cats and Florence in Chess. Her touring credits include The Witches of Eastwick, Acorn Antiques - The Musical, Anything Goes and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Danny Mac captured the nation's hearts and received huge support during his time on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final. He most recently starred as Gabey in On The Town at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. His other musical theatre credits include Wicked and Legally Blonde.

Sunset Boulevard, which won Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical Tony Awards, also features Adam Pearce, Molly Lynch, Dougie Carter and Carl Sanderson. All have many West End and touring credits to their names.

Sunset Boulevard is at The Marlowe Theatre from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 April, with performances at 2.30pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday) and 7.30pm. Tickets, priced from £25.25 to £51.25 (concessions available) are from the Box Office on 01227 787787, and marlowetheatre.com. See the website for details of the accessible performances.

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