Directed by Lara Bye
Starring Ntombi Makhutshi and Robyn Scott
Written by Nicholas Spagnoletti
Winner of 3 Fleur du Cap awards
Winner of the 2010 Standard Bank Golden Ovation award for Theatre at the National Arts Festival
Nominated for 2 Kanna awards at KKNK
Latest Reviews
The Heart of Kindness – Steve Kretzmann
Posted on 02. Dec, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
Our humanity is best, and perhaps only, expressed when we do the unexpected, such as showing compassion to a stranger or, conversely, being unnecessarily cruel and malicious to a friend or family member. London Road focuses on the former, revealing how a random act of kindness can enrich people’s lives beyond any expectation thereof. Although [...]
Faheem abz Abrahams – Whats on in Cape Town
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
This is a very down-to-earth tale of loss, loneliness, and the exquisite loveliness of deep friendship in a production that perfectly balances subtly-evoked emotion with witty absurdity.
NATALIE BOSMAN – The Citizen
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
“Robyn Scott walks onto the stage as the aged Jewish grandmother Rosa (pearls, cardigan and all) and without saying a word has the audience in stitches.”
thedailymaverick.co.za – ‘London Road’, where disparate yet alluring characters meet
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
“All the Jewish men went home and called their mothers. A few elderly women trembled a little in fear of what lies ahead, while any Nigerian drug dealers reckoned they came out of it looking pretty decent. And everyone in the audience agreed they really had seen a very special piece of theatre.”
Tonight – Long, lonely road is less daunting with a friend
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
“It is in their reaching out that the two women touch their audience.”
Business Day
Posted on 04. Mar, 2011 by nicholas in Reviews
“What unfolds is a warm, witty and wise drama, told in snapshots, that is sentimental without being schmaltzy, stirring without being manipulative”
Shows
London Road returns to The Fugard Nov/Dec 2011
We’re delighted to be returning to the wonderful Fugard Theatre for a run of London Road from November 21st to December 17th 2011. Book here now.
London Road at the Hilton Festival
London Road comes to the Hilton Festival in the KZN midlands this September.
National Arts Festival, Grahamstown 2011
London Road returns to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in 2011 at the St Andrews Hall. Dates are: 30 June at 13h30; 1 July at 15h30; 2 July at 10h00; 3 July at 13h30 and 17h30; 4 July at 16h30; 5 July at 22h00; 8 July at 10h00 and 14h00; 9 July at 12h30 and 10 July at 12h00.
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What's News
Top Selling Show at 2011 Fest
Posted on 13. Jul, 2011 by nicholas in News
London Road was 2011′s the top grossing Fringe production at the National Arts Festival.
More than 1 000 tickets sold for London Road
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by nicholas in News
With just less than one week still to go until the start of the National Arts Festival, more than 1 000 tickets have already been sold for London Road.
London Road at 2011 Fest
Posted on 08. Jun, 2011 by nicholas in News
Following rave reviews, numerous awards and sold-out houses around the country, the runaway smash hit London Road returns to Grahamstown.
Playscript Published by Junkets
Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by nicholas in News
The playscript of London Road has been published by Junkets Publishers ISBN : 978-0-620-45827-6 Contact info.junkets@iafrica.com for orders.
Ovation award at Fest
Posted on 26. Jun, 2010 by nicholas in News
London Road has received a Standard Bank Ovation award in the first few days of the 2010 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. The show is receiving standing ovations on a daily basis and started selling out on Friday 25th June. It runs until July 4th.
Villa Pascal
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by nicholas in News, Shows
The acclaimed new South African play, LONDON ROAD, comes to Durbanville for 2 nights only before it makes tracks for Grahamstown.
Working at The Fugard
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Our stage manager cum graphic designer cum technical wizard cum general handyman Jon Keevy writes about his experience working on London Road at the beautiful new Fugard Theatre.
Smash Hit Transfers to the Fugard Theatre
Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Kalk Bay Theatre, Lara Bye’s production of London Road transfers to The Fugard Theatre next week.
Production Pics by Aaron Scheiner
Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News, Photos
From the Sunday 11th April 2010 performance of London Road.
Photos: Aaron Scheiner
Extra Show Added
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by nicholas in News
Newsflash: There will be an extra show of London Road on Sunday 11th April at 19h30. Please call the Kalk Bay Theatre to book on 073-220-5430.

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