Fiddler on the Roof

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Description

Why watch Fiddler on the Roof

The legendary musical has been enchanting audiences for decades with its heartwarming story, unforgettable music, and some of the most iconic dance numbers in theatre history is coming back to West End for a strictly-limited run. Whether you’re a die-hard Tevye fan or a first-time watcher, Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican Theatre is a must-see event. Plus, where else can you watch a milkman break into song about his financial woes and still feel inspired?

Set in the quaint little village of Anatevka, Fiddler on the Roof follows Tevye, a hardworking yet comically exasperated milkman, as he struggles to uphold tradition while his five daughters have very modern ideas about love and marriage. With his sharp-witted wife, Golde, at his side (or at least rolling her eyes in the background), Tevye faces the challenge of balancing old customs with a rapidly changing world. All of this is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Russia, where life is tough, but the music and dancing are always top-tier. Featuring an award-winning score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this musical is packed with hits like "If I Were a Rich Man," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," and "Sunrise, Sunset." Get ready for a night of laughter, love, and definitely a few tears

Additional Information

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  Show details

  
  

  Genre: Musical

  
  

  Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

  
  

  Theater name: Barbican Theatre

  
  

  Theater facilities: bar, air conditioning, restaurant, cloakroom, merchandise shop

  
  

  Theater accessibility: guide dogs allowed, step-free access, hearing assistance, wheelchair accessible, BSL-interpreted performance, audio-described performance, Touch Tour performance, captioned performance

  
  

  Dress code: Smart casual

  
  

  Cast & crew

  
  
  
  
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    Leading Roles: Adam Dannheisser as Tevye, Lara Pulver as Golde

    
    
  
  
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    Director: Jordan Fein

    
    
  
  
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    Choreography: Julia Cheng

    
    
  
  
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    Set Design: Tom Scutt

    
    
  
  
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    Costume Design: Brigitte Reiffenstuel

    
    
  
  
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    Music & Lyrics: Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick

    
    
  
  
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    Book: Joseph Stein

    
    
  
  
  
  

  Additional info

  
  

  The performance is intended for audiences aged 12 and above. Due to the mature nature of the themes, parental guidance is suggested. This musical explores issues of displacement, as well as scenes of violence and antisemitism.

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