Leicester’s Curve has arranged extra performances of Piaf because of “overwhelming audience response” and “unprecedented ticket demand”.
The production, currently showing in Curve’s studio, will transfer to the main stage from 3 to 6 April.
Frances Ruffelle will continue in the title role of the legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf.
Curve’s artistic director Paul Kerryson commented, “The additional run is a credit to our talented company who have brought the story of Edith Piaf to life, as well as a testament to the timeless appeal of Piaf’s music.”
Fiona Allan, Curve’s chief executive, added, “We’re delighted with the exceptional audience response we’ve had for this production, with people travelling to Leicester from across the country to see it.
“Curve’s reputation for produced work continues to grow nationally and we are particularly pleased that demand for tickets to Piaf allows us to transfer this production from our studio space to the theatre.”
Planning is underway for a national tour of the production. Details will be confirmed later.
Directed by Paul Kerryson, this new production of Pam Gems’s play celebrates the extraordinary life of Edith Gassion, known as Piaf, on the 50th anniversary of her death.