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Good Soup Entertainment, Adam Maust & Charlie Stone present

The Happiest Man On Earth

By Mark St Germain
Based on the Memoir by Eddie Jaku
20 Nov - 14 Dec 2024

Ticket Prices:
£22 Standard / £17.50 Concessions / Previews £16


This production has received 10 ★★★★★ (5*) reviews and counting!


A first look

Audience Reactions
“Family first, family second, and family last”
“Without friendship, we are lost”
“I left my father at the hotel”

Adapted from the Best Selling Memoir, this is a one-man play about the power of gratitude, tolerance, and kindness.

Starring stage and film veteran Kenneth Tigar in a “Tour De Force” performance, this production comes to Southwark following the acclaimed world premiere at Barrington Stage Company.

Born in Leipzig, Germany, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when he was rounded up and sent to a concentration camp.

Overwhelmingly grateful to make it through seven years of horrors, he made a promise to smile every day in thanks for the precious gift of life. At 100 years old, he considers himself the Happiest Man on Earth.

This production, beautifully crafted by Mark St Germain and finely tuned by director Ron Lagomarsino is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul. It’s a reminder of how quickly our lives can change and the importance of standing up to hate.


★★★★★ “Unflinching and uncompromising, the appreciation of the gift of life was affirming and reassuring” LondonTheatre1

★★★★★ “Transcends the limits of theatre” Broadway World

★★★★★ “Every element of this production works together perfectly” All That Dazzles

★★★★★ “An exquisite monologue that captures the beauty of the human spirit” The Reviews Hub

★★★★★ “Storytelling at its very, very finest” The Spy in The Stalls


Access Performances

Captioned Performance: Wednesday 11 December 8pm

Details

Theatre: The Little

Mon – Sat: 8pm

Tue & Sat: 3.30pm

Running Time: 90 mins

No interval and no re-entry.

We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.

This production contains mature themes and some mild language. Recommended for ages 12+.

There will be a captioned performance on Wednesday 11 December at 8pm.

Photography

PRODUCTION SHOTS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Daniel rader

The Company

Kenneth Tigar
CAST

Ron Lagomarsino
DIRECTOR
James Noone
SET DESIGNER
Brendan Aanes
SOUND DESIGNER
Chloe Nelkin Consulting
PRESS
Rebecca Gwyther
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Harold Burgess
Lighting designer
Carly Brownbridge
UK Design Associate
Rachel Sampley
UK Lighting Design Associate
David Adkin Limited
Associate General Manager

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Southwark Playhouse Borough
77-85 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6BD

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Tuesday 1.30pm to 11pm
Wednesday 5.30pm to 11pm
Thursday 5.30pm to 11pm
Friday 5.30pm to 11pm
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