Something Rhymes with Purple Prod Shot

Something Rhymes with Purple

Live at
Ambassadors Theatre
Sun 16 Apr and Sun 14 May 2023
  Tickets available from £25.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.80
Talk
1 hour 50 minutes
incl. interval
Delve into a world of words with Something Rhymes with Purple on Stage based on Gyles Brandreth and Susie Dent’s award-winning podcast.
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Ambassadors Theatre

Sun 16 Apr and Sun 14 May 2023
West St, London WC2H 9ND
1 hour 50 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 14:00
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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Expect theatrical antics from the show’s affable hosts as they bring their infectious love of words to the stage with all the trademark repartee and wordplay of the podcast.

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Combining much-loved podcast segments including ‘Susie’s Trio’, Gyles’ poetry, the bizarre origins of sayings, lots of myth busting and a deep dive into our language and expressions, each show will focus on a different theme and will be recorded to make up special live episodes of the podcast.

Uncover the hidden origins of language, understand how and why we use the words we use, enhance your vocabulary, and test your knowledge with two of the wittiest and finest wordsmiths.

Ambassadors Theatre

West St, London WC2H 9ND
Leicester Square
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Sales for future shows end 60 minutes before each performance; from 60 minutes prior until curtain time only sales for the upcoming performance can be made. Please note this venue is card only and there is no step free access to the box office.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
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The Ambassadors Theatre opened on 5th June 1913. The theatre presented Deburau in 1921 which saw Ivor Novello making his first stage appearance, Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones starring Paul Robeson, The Mask of Virtue in 1935 which saw the West End stage debut of a 22 year old Vivien Leigh and Spring Meeting in 1938 with Margaret Rutherford.

Britain's longest running production The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie opened at The Ambassadors on 25th November 1952 and played here until its 21st Birthday in 1974 when it transferred next door to the larger St Martin's Theatre.

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Ambassadors Theatre

Sun 16 Apr and Sun 14 May 2023
West St, London WC2H 9ND
1 hour 50 minutes incl. interval
Sun at 14:00
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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