Hitchhikers Live give you a chance to immerse yourself in the work of Douglas Adams — we have the details
First up, it’s actually called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Live Show, far too long to keep typing! Coming to Riverside Studios (101 Queen Charlotte St, London, W6 9BN), the show is described as a brand-new, immersive stage adaptation of Douglas Adams’ legendary sci-fi comedy, co-created by an Emmy, Tony, Olivier and Grammy winning team schooled in theatre, immersive, television, dance and live music. It runs from November 15 – February 15.
The show invites audiences on a 90-minute, infinitely improbable adventure through multiple spaces at London’s Riverside Studios, going on a quest for the secret to life, the universe and everything. It features beloved characters like Arthur Dent, Fenchurch, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin the Paranoid Android, and all the rest of the unlikely crew of hitchhikers – including you…
So, who are the cast of Hitchhikers Live?
Certain parts are recorded: Tamsin Greig is the voice of the book, Lenora Critchlow is Trillian, Samira Ahed is the newsreader and Sanjeev Bhaskar is Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz. Full cast details may be found on the show website, and include Benjamin Durham as Arthur Dent, Lee V G as Zaphod Beeblebrox, both Matt Colyer and Oliver Britten as Ford Prefect and Richard Costello as Slartibartfast.
So, how much are tickets?
Inevitably tickets start at £42 — full details on the website.