A behind the scenes look at a titanic clash of two legendary Hollywood egos.
A rivalry for the ages and one of the most famous celebrity feuds of all time comes to life in Bette & Joan in Park90 this Christmas. Emmy award winner and BAFTA nominated actress Greta Scacchi revives her role as the iconic Bette Davis, while RSC and National Theatre actress Felicity Dean plays the legendary Joan Crawford in this bittersweet comedy that follows the two Oscar winning actresses as they lock horns during the making of the classic What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? Full of wise cracks and one liners, two cinema greats let rip about their lives, loves and careers.
In 1962, a relatively low-budget psychological thriller was released starring two well-known actresses who needed a career boost. The movie, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, was critically acclaimed becoming an enormous hit at the box office and is still considered a cult classic. Despite this success, it wasn’t the most relaxed of shoots. The well-known rivalry between these two iconic actresses spilled over onto the set and each day was filled with problems exacerbated by their dislike of each other.
Set in the two divas’ individual dressing rooms, the play charts the machinations and sometimes ludicrous lengths both Bette and Joan were prepared to go to in order to undermine each other.
Starring Emmy Award winner Greta Scacchi reviving her acclaimed performance as Bette Davis, alongside RSC and National Theatre actor Felicity Dean as Joan Crawford.
Listings
Bette & Joan: 3 December 2024 - 4 January 2025
Park90, Park Theatre, Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
Performances Evenings
Mon – Sat 19.45, (Except 24, 25, 26 & 31 Dec and 1 Jan)
And Sun 29 Dec 19.45
Matinees
Thu & Sat 15.15 (Except 25 & 26 Dec and 1 Jan)
And Tue 24 & Sun 29 Dec 15.15
Prices: Standard £25 – £15 previews, £15 Park Up Members 16 – 26 yrs £10, Access conc. £9.50
Tickets: purchase.parktheatre.co.uk
Further Information: www.parktheatre.co.uk