About the Show

A revival of Stiles & Drewe's Olivier Award-nominated comedy musical based on the 1985 movie 'A Private Function'.

The British people are still having to put up with food rationing, unemployment, and the coldest winter in decades after the end of WWII. The only bright spot is the impending marriage of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Betty is an adorable pig being illegally reared to ensure local dignitaries in Yorkshire can celebrate the Royal Wedding with a lavish banquet.

Directed by Sasha Regan, ‘Betty Blue Eyes’ is an eccentric British musical, adapted from Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray’s comic film ‘A Private Function’.

Premiering in 2011, ‘Betty Blue Eyes’ received nominations for ‘Best New Musical’ in the Laurence Olivier Awards, The Evening Standard Awards, and the WhatsOnStage Awards.

Critic Reviews (6)

"This is a show with a huge amount of heart which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. ... the show delivers everything it needs to do and more."
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" 'Betty Blue Eyes' offers a decidedly more light-hearted take on life, and it is meant to be enjoyed rather than being viewed as a heavy tome for social analysis."
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“...’Betty Blue Eyes’ is more than just a lighthearted show about a pig. A strong new production of a show that audiences won’t want to wait another 12 years for.”
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“Whether this particular mix of charm, nostalgia and comfortingly familiar comedy tropes leavened by a strong, if not hit-laden score, will bring back its loyal audience remains to be seen. I suspect they, like me, may look forward to something rather more meaty.”
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“A truly spectacular cast and clever direction brings new life to a show that already boasted wonderful writing and marvellous songs. Guaranteed to make you snort with laughter, this utterly charming production is never boar-ing.”
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"A heart-warming, glorious romp of a show that will leave you humming all the way home."
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