Onassis
From Theatre Breaks
Onassis The Play
Onassis is a a theatrical interpretation of the fascinating life of Aristotle Onassis.
Booking from 30 September 2010 - 8 January 2011 or February 5th 2011
A new play by Martin Sherman based on the book "Nemesis" by Peter Evans
Aristotle Onassis, millionaire at 25. Inspired by the true story of the relationships between Onassis, his lover Maria Callas and wife Jackie Kennedy, this is an extraordinary account of one man's voracious appetite for sex, money and power. This explosive new play by Martin Sherman, based on material from the book Nemesis by Peter Evans, opens this September - Robert Lindsay stars as Onassis.
Tony Award winner Robert Lindsay returns to the West End to play the title role in Martin Sherman's new play Onassis. Robert Lindsay returns to the West End as the late Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis in this explosive new play by Bent author Martin Sherman.
A millionaire at 25, Onassis became one of the world's richest men, but it was the glamour of the women in his life which brought him real fame. This is the true story of the relationships between him, his lover Maria Callas, his wife Jackie Kennedy and his long-running feud with the Kennedy family and the American establishment. An extraordinary account of one man’s voracious appetite for sex, money and power.
According to the Daily Telegraph, “Robert Lindsay moves with ease between the comic and the sinister. His Onassis is one of those high-definition performances at which he excels.” The cast, directed by Nancy Meckler, also includes Lydia Leonard as Jackie O and Anna Francolini as Callas.
