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THE GRAND BABYLON HOTEL By Arnold Bennett Adapted for the stage by Deborah McAndrew Directed by Conrad Nelson Music by James Atherton
A Claybody Theatre Production in Association with New Vic Theatre
American heiress Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu at the exclusive Grand Babylon - so her wealthy father obligingly buys the entire Hotel.
However, Theodore Racksole soon discovers there’s more than a juicy steak on his plate – with kidnapping and murder for starters!
“This is that rare thing, a great night out.”
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"Enormously silly and tremendous fun"
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"Reminds you why live theatre is such a joy"
Theatre and Tonic ★ ★ ★ ★
"Infernally captivating and brilliant throughout"
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"Switches deliriously between the daft and the macabre"
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"... fun-filled, whirlwind of mayhem and chaos"
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TOUR VENUES THE DIPPING HOUSE 27 Feb - 7 March 2026
HULL TRUCK THEATRE
10 – 13 Mar 2026
SJT SCARBOROUGH
18 – 21 Mar 2026
MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER
25 – 29 Mar 2026
HARROGATE THEATRE
1 – 4 Apr 2026
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