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The 'Menier Chocolate Factory' is an award-winning 190 seat fringe studio theatre, restaurant and gallery. It is located in a former 1870s chocolate factory in the London Borough of Southwark.The theatre stages plays and musicals, live music and stand-up comedy. According to the ''Evening Standard'', it is "one of the most dynamic fringe venues in London" [1].
The theatre is currently hosting the world premiere of the musical ''Take Flight!''. In autumn 2007, Sam West will direct a revival of ''Dealer's Choice''. A London revival of La Cage aux Folles (musical) will begin on 27th November 2007.
The Menier Chocolate Factory was opened in 2004 in its current incarnation, the building having been derelict since the 1980s. It is run by artistic director David Babani. In 2005 he received the Peter Brook/Empty Space Up and Coming Venue Award and the ''Evening Standard'' Milton Schuman Award for outstanding newcomer.
★ This Other England (2005) - a series of new writing from Paines Plough, including Philp Ridley's controversial ''Mercury Fur''.
★ ''Sunday in the Park with George'' (2005-6), which transferred to the West End, where it won five Olivier Awards. It will transfer to Broadway in 2008.
★ ''Little Shop of Horrors'' (2006-present), which transferred to the West End where, as of July 2007, it is still playing.
★ Official Site
The theatre is currently hosting the world premiere of the musical ''Take Flight!''. In autumn 2007, Sam West will direct a revival of ''Dealer's Choice''. A London revival of La Cage aux Folles (musical) will begin on 27th November 2007.
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| History |
| Notable productions |
| References |
| External links |
History
The Menier Chocolate Factory was opened in 2004 in its current incarnation, the building having been derelict since the 1980s. It is run by artistic director David Babani. In 2005 he received the Peter Brook/Empty Space Up and Coming Venue Award and the ''Evening Standard'' Milton Schuman Award for outstanding newcomer.
Notable productions
★ This Other England (2005) - a series of new writing from Paines Plough, including Philp Ridley's controversial ''Mercury Fur''.
★ ''Sunday in the Park with George'' (2005-6), which transferred to the West End, where it won five Olivier Awards. It will transfer to Broadway in 2008.
★ ''Little Shop of Horrors'' (2006-present), which transferred to the West End where, as of July 2007, it is still playing.
References
External links
★ Official Site
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