Star of stage and screen Sir David Suchet visits Bath in Poirot And More, A Retrospective on Monday 22nd November appearing at the Theatre Royal at 2.30pm and 7.30pm as part of a major UK tour. Making his eagerly awaited return to UK stages, following a successful tour of Australia and New Zealand in early 2020, David Suchet retraces his steps as a young actor as he appears at more than 20 UK theatres this autumn.
Poirot And More, A Retrospective looks back fondly at David Suchet’s illustrious career, sharing some of his most beloved performances in a new light. Geoffrey Wansell, journalist, broadcaster, biographer and co-author of Poirot and Me, will be joining David as interviewer in this unique event, as the actor behind the detective and the many characters David has portrayed talks about his career spanning five decades.
David Suchet said: ‘Regional theatre has always been very close to my heart as it’s where my career started and was nurtured. To visit so many places that have meant so much to me during my 52 year career is wonderful. This show is my way of connecting and saying hello to people across the country after this terrible period and welcoming them back into the theatre. I am looking forward to sharing my memories, stories and favourite moments.’
For over 25 years David Suchet has captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective. Beyond Poirot, David has graced the world’s stages bringing literary greats to life, including Shakespeare, Wilde, Albee and Miller and is celebrated for his portrayals of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli, Joe Keller and Gregory Solomon. David spent 13 years in the Royal Shakespeare Company and remains an Associate Artist. He is an Emmy Award winner, a seven-time Olivier Award nominee (The Merchant of Venice, Separation, Oleanna, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Amadeus, All My Sons and The Price) and in 2020 was knighted for services to drama and charity.
David Suchet’s previous performances at the Theatre Royal include The Price in 2018, which opened in Bath before transferring to the West End; The Importance of Being Earnest in 2015; Long Day’s Journey Into Night in 2012; The Last Confession in 2007; Man and Boy in 2004; Amadeus in 1998, for which he received the Royal Variety Club’s Best Actor Award, a Tony nomination on Broadway and an Olivier nomination for his role as Antonio Salieri; and What A Performance in 1994 - all of which played Bath prior to the West End. He also starred at the Theatre Royal in Oleanna in 1993, direct from its London premiere.
Poirot and More, A Retrospective gives audiences the opportunity to spend time with one of the world’s most celebrated actors of our time and discover why he is renowned for not only inhabiting the role of Poirot, but also taking on the personalities of many of television, film and theatre’s most fascinating characters.
David Suchet in Poirot and More, A Retrospective appears at the Theatre Royal Bath on Monday 22nd November. Availability is now limited with remaining seats on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk
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