photo credit: James BullimoreYou may think it's a long way down the street to the chemist
But that's just peanuts to space...
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy became an instant classic on its launch as a radio series. Now Douglas Adams's immortal creation explodes back into life, re-born in this ground-breaking new stage production - a radio show like you never saw before - in surround sound, packed with laughter, robots, really wild sound effects and drinks with extremely silly names.
The legendary Radio and TV cast are re-united for these live performances, led by Simon Jones as Arthur Dent, bringing to life the characters written for them in highlights from the entire Hitchhiker's Saga. They are joined on stage by a series of VIP Guest Voices Of The Book and supporting actors from Hitchhikers in all its phases.
Directed by Dirk Maggs, Douglas Adams's choice to conclude the narrative in its original medium, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy... Live! is an adventure which will introduce newcomers of all ages to Vogons, Babel Fish, Marvin the Paranoid Android and allow them to explore the unique and hilarious Whole General Mish Mash According To Douglas Adams.
Whatever else you do, make sure you know where your towel is...
It is where this show strays from The Book, especially after the interval, that this Guide falls apart.
This is a get-in for HHG fans, and a get-in then get-out-and-read-the-books for those completely new to it.
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Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh on Friday September 27, 2013. More info: www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
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