Photo Flash: First Look at the World Stage Premiere of THE KNOWLEDGE at Charing Cross Theatre

The Knowledge is based on the iconic 1979 TV film comedy. Maureen Lipman not only played a leading role in the film, but is also Jack Rosenthal's widow. The stage premiere of The Knowledge is currently in previews at Charing Cross Theatre for an opening on 11 September and a run through 11 November 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The cast are: Steven Pacey as Mr. Burgess, Celine Abrahams, James Alexandrou, Jenna Augen, Louise Callaghan , Ben Caplan, Michael Chance, Alice Felgate, Fabien Frankel.

Directed by Maureen Lipman, the creative team features set designer Nicolai Hart-Hansen, costume designer Jonathan Lipman, and sound designer Andrew Johnson. The Knowledge is produced by Vaughan Williams and Steven M. Levy.

Set against the backdrop of the harsh economic times of 1979, the play follows the hilarious struggles of four Londoners as they attempt to better themselves by attempting the fearsome "Knowledge" - the process of becoming a London black cab taxi driver. Standing between them and the coveted Green Badge is the eccentric Mr. Burgess, the examiner. Also known as "The Vampire," he is on an obsessive mission to maintain standards.