Introducing Ellie Hoare as Norma Desmond

Concept Players are delighted to announce their production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, “Sunset Boulevard”, at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. Performances will take place from February 27 to March 1, 2025, offering audiences a captivating theatrical experience.

“Sunset Boulevard”, based on the iconic Billy Wilder film, tells the story of Norma Desmond, a once iconic silent film star longing to reclaim the spotlight, and her fateful encounter with Joe Gillis, an ambitious but struggling screenwriter. Featuring showstopping songs such as “With One Look”, “The Perfect Year”, and “As If We Never Said Goodbye”, the musical is a timeless tale of fame, ambition, and heartbreak. Recently the London production swept the board at the Olivier Awards last year and the production currently on Broadway is likely to do the same at the Tony Awards this year. Concept’s production features Ellie Hoare as Norma Desmond. Ellie, a Penarth resident, has won several awards over the years most notably for Deseree in A Little Night Music and was most recently seen as the lead in Hayfever.

Concept Players is an acclaimed South Wales theatre company dedicated to producing high-quality performances across various genres. With a reputation for excellence, Concept Players continue to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the region. They most recently performed at the Paget Rooms with Anything Goes, Saucy Jack, and Wind in The Willows. They are also performing this production at the Dolman Theatre Newport in the preceding week.

Early booking is encouraged to avoid disappointment as seats are limited.

Performance Schedule:

Thursday February 27th, 2025, to 1st March 2025

Paget Rooms, Victoria Road, Penarth, CF64 3EG

Tickets from Ticketsource: 0333 666 3366

www.ticketsource.co.uk/conceptplayers

Tickets: £16.00 Performances at 7:30pm and an additional Saturday matinee at 2pm on 1st March

Media enquiries can be addressed by: Ruairidh MacLeod-Lyon, publicity@concept-players.com 07885549371