London Forecasts Rain on Thursday

The eagerly anticipated London production of Rain Man opens for previews at the Apollo Theatre this Thursday and Show and Stay^® for one cannot wait to see how this Oscar-winning film transposes to the stage.

Marking Josh Hartnett's West End debut, the stage production of Rain Man has created a frenzy of media attention since announcing its West End run earlier this year. Directed by Terry Johnson (after previous director David Grindley had to pull out due to family circumstances) Rain Man promises to be every inch as good as the 1988 film that confirmed a legion of fans.

'Charlie Babbit' (Josh Hartnett) is an LA car salesman who, after the death of his estranged father, realises that his $3 million inheritance is to be left to 'Raymond Babbit' (Adam Godley), the brother he never knew he had. Severely autistic, 'Raymond' has spent most of his life in an institution. Desperate to get his hands on the money 'Charlie' kidnaps his brother and together they embark upon a journey; a journey that uncovers the redemptive powers of unconditional love and a world beyond the gates of the institution.

As always Show and Stay will keep you posted on all the latest West End developments, so keep checking back for up to date news and information. Tickets are still available for Rain Man at the Apollo Theatre but are selling fast. Don't forget that with Show and Stay you can package your tickets with a London hotel stay and make a real weekend of it.

Published by: Sam Gilmartin