Chariots of Fire - Hampstead Theatre
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2013-05-26
1924. The Paris Olympic Games.
A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of...
1924. The Paris Olympic Games.
A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of overwhelming odds.
Based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire is an Olympic tale of hope, honour and belief.
Show Details
| Running dates | from May 9 2012 to Jun 16 2012 |
| Theatre | Hampstead Theatre |
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| Cheapest ticket | £15 |
| Most expensive ticket | £22 |
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Overview, Cast and Creatives
| Genre | Drama | |
| Synopsis | ||
| 1924. The Paris Olympic Games. A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of overwhelming odds. Based on the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire is an Olympic tale of hope, honour and belief. |
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| Author | Mike Bartlett | |
| Edward Hall | ||
| Director | Edward Hall | |
| Featured Actors/Actresses | Joe Bannister | |
| Sam Archer | ||
| James McArdle | ||
| Nickolas Grace | ||
| Simon Williams | ||
| Jack Lowden | ||
| Antonia Bernath | ||
| Natasha Broomfield | ||
| Gareth Charlton | ||
| Henry Davis | ||
| Mark Edel-Hunt | ||
| Lloyd Everitt | ||
| Daniel Fraser | ||
| Leemore Marrett Jr | ||
| David Newman | ||
| Matthew Pearson | ||
| Simon Slater | ||
| Savannah Stevenson | ||
| Paul Tinto | ||
| Tam Williams | ||
| Nicholas Woodeson | ||
| Designer | Miriam Buether | |
| Lighting Designer | Rick Fisher | |
| Costume Designer | Michael Howells | |
| Sound | Paul Groothuis | |
| Movement/Choreography | Scott Ambler | |
| Music | Jason Carr | |
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