Romantics Anonymous
Broadcast Live from Bristol Old VicAdd a few ingredients
Bold and brave and new
Don’t you love how chocolate is so unlike you?
Angélique is a gifted chocolate maker crippled by social anxiety and Jean-René is the boss of a failing chocolate factory. Angélique is so timid, she faints when people look at her; Jean-René so awkward he relies on self-help tapes and is prone to embarrassing sweating. When Angélique takes a job in Jean-René’s struggling factory, a fragile love affair unfolds.
Funny, tender and painfully awkward, Romantics Anonymous is a delicious love story about breaking the mould and finding the courage to be happy.
Directed by Emma Rice (Malory Towers, Wise Children, Tristan & Yseult), this beautiful new musical was meant to be on a tour of the USA before the pandemic struck. We’re now delighted to be able to bring it back, with this fully staged live broadcast coming direct from Bristol Old Vic to audiences at home across the world, in all its glory!
The world premiere of Romantics Anonymous was originally produced by Shakespeare's Globe for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by special arrangement with Radio Mouse Entertainment.
You really will leave the theatre dancing on air and beaming from ear to ear
Broadway World
A multifaceted gem, chock-full of love, generosity and joy
The Guardian
Tout à fait charmant
The Telegraph
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In addition to the fabulous live broadcasts, for one night only, we are thrilled to bring you our first performance with a live audience in our 254-year-old auditorium since March. Limited seats available. Book now to avoid disappointment!
More about Romantics Anonymous
Photography: Steve Tanner
Photography: Steve Tanner
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