Presented by Between the Bars Theatre From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 , an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 opened on Broadway in 2016 and was nominated for 12 Tony awards, the highest number of the season. Presented by acclaimed Cambridge-based theatre company Between the Bars, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 features a talented cast of local performers, musicians and actor-musicians in a bold, vibrant production that promises to be an exhilarating theatrical experience. This amateur production of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd . “A gripping 5* production of a brilliantly crafted play” (Becky Shaw, East Midlands Theatre review) “This production is exceptional, all the more so for being performed by young amateurs” (Hadestown: Teen Edition, East Midlands Theatre review) “Everything about this production including set, lighting, and costume had the mark of quality about it” (Unfolding, Cambridge Critique) “Cambridge based Between the Bars proves that with the right material, the right skills, the right applications, and the right guidance – artistic success will come knocking at the stage door” (Amelie, East Midlands Theatre Review) Suitable for ages 13+ Duration: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes (inc. interval) No booking fees when you become a Member – save from £3 per ticket!

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