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See Love in Idleness at the Apollo Theatre and dine at Brasserie Zédel for £59.50Following a sold out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Terence Rattigan’s brilliant comedy Love in Idleness is now playing at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, for 50 performances only until 1 July. This brand new production marks Trevor Nunn’s exciting return to Rattigan’s work, following the huge success of Flare Path.
Returning from Canada after a four-year absence during the war, eighteen-year-old Michael is full of youthful ideology and leftist leanings. But he is shocked to find his widowed mother Olivia is now the mistress of cabinet minister Sir John Fletcher, enjoying a comfortable society life. When Michael and John clash, sparks fly and relationships are tested as everyone learns some difficult lessons in love.
Love in Idleness stars the Olivier Award winning Eve Best (A Moon for the Misbegotten, Hedda Gabler and Nurse Jackie), Anthony Head (Six Degrees of Separation, Merlin and Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and Edward Bluemel (The Halcyon).
Brasserie Zédel, just a short stroll from the Apollo Theatre, is a grand Parisian brasserie transported to the heart of London, serving traditional French food in a beautiful setting.
This £59.50 package includes a Band A ticket (usually up to £57.50) and a pre or post-theatre three-course meal from the Formule menu at Brasserie Zédel including coffee, water and a glass of house wine, valid for Tuesday to Thursday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday matinee performances until 28 June.To book, call 0330 333 4809 or book through NimaxTheatres.com and use promo code LoveZedel when prompted.
Terms and conditions: this package is valid for Tuesday to Thursday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday matinees until 28 June, subject to availability. Guests must pre-book their table directly with the restaurant. No cash alternative to any elements of the package. Alcohol for over 18s.