Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut

Perth Theatre presents
Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut

A fascinating insight into the one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. In front of the camera were award-winning performances centred around the story of a wealthy egotistical faded star, Norma Desmond, desperate to ‘return to the millions of fans she deserted’, and a young down-on-his-luck writer who sees an opportunity to exploit the situation.

Backstage, the drama was no less fraught, filled with unexpected twists: why did Mae West turn down the leading role? How did Hollywood react to a savage indictment of the star system (and the monsters) it creates? Find out as Morag Fullarton (Casablanca: the Gin Joint Cut) turns all this and more into a captivating theatrical treat.

Previews: £15; Concessions £13 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
£23, £21, £19; Over 60s/Disabled/Unwaged £21, £19, £17; Students/Young Scot Cardholders/Under 26s £13 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)


Audio Described and BSL performance: Sat 16 May: 14:30


Enhance your enjoyment with our Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut Theatre Talk on Fri 15 May. Free to subscribers and just £2 for non-subscribers.


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The Addams Family – A New Musical
Wed 18 – Sat 21 Feb, Perth Theatre

Saint Joan
Wed 4 – Sat 7 Mar, Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre

Sunset Boulevard: The Backstage Cut
Sat 9 – Sat 16 May, Previews: Thu 7 + Fri 8 May, Perth Theatre

Remember you are beauty full
Sat 26 Sep – Sat 3 Oct, Previews: Thu 24 + Fri 25 Sep, Perth Theatre

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