29 May - 21 June 2008

5 -STARS - 'A surprise alternative hit. This is the best show the Lyric has staged under David Farr. I ADORED IT.' Daily Mail

'Quirky and enjoyable. This is a tender and comic look at the surprises life can hold’. The Stage

‘What with the weather, the Tube and life in general, it seemed that nothing was going to winkle a smile out of me last night. How wrong I was. With this lovably ramshackle new musical, we are greeted by a chorus of senior citizens having a right old singsong. Delightful.’ Evening Standard
 

The team behind the smash hit Metamorphosis return with something very different — a heart-warming romantic musical set in an old people’s home. Love celebrates the passion of two people who find love right at the end of their lives, and sing about it!

Neville is approaching eighty and slowly wasting away in an unremarkable care home in a small English town. His life seems to be heading for an end until Margaret arrives. Brought in by her son for a short stay, Margaret is terrified of what will happen to her — until she meets Neville and he suggests they escape for a night out on the town…

A dazzling live choir of 60+ year olds breathe new life into a sensational soundtrack of songs by artists including: David Bowie / Blur / Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds / Europe / Frankie Goes to Hollywood / Franz Ferdinand / Guns N' Roses / Michael Jackson / Kaiser Chiefs / Scissor Sisters / The Rolling Stones / The Smiths and more

For everyone 12+