David Suchet stars in Long Day's Journey into Night

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Following David Suchet's critically acclaimed performance in Arthur Miller's All My Sons last year, he returns to play James Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's, Long Day's Journey into Night.

Starring David Suchet and American actress, Laurie Metcalf, Long Day's Journey into Night will open at the Apollo Theatre in London on 02 April 2012.

Long Day's Journey Into Night - The Play

This compelling family drama, written by Eugene O'Neil features the Tyrone family.  James Tyrone (Suchet) is a once succesful but disillusioned actor. His wife Mary Tyrone (Metcalf) has recently returned to the family after a treatment for Morphine addiction. Their two sons, failures and alcoholics!

Set during a long summer's day, Long Day's Journey into Night sees the family members constantly at war with each other: old wounds are opened and old arguments revisited.

A semi-autobiographical piece based on O’Neill’s own home life and family, the back story of the main character, played by Suchet, also mirrors Suchet's own story as an actor made famous by a single character.

David Suchet

David Suchet CBE  is best known for his portrayal of Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in the TV series Poirot.

Laurie Metcalf

American actress Laurie Metcalf, began her career in theatre at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company but is best known for her role as Jackie Harris in the hit comedy series Roseanne.

Coincidentally, like Suchet, she last performed in London in when she made her British stage debut with All My Sons although that was the 2001 production at the National Theatre.

Hotel and Theatre Breaks for Long Day's Journey Into Night

There is a wide choice of hotels to stay in when planning a trip to see Long Day's Journey Into Night in London. The Apollo Theatre is within ten minutes walk of several five star hotels - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire, the Le Meridien and the Courthouse - not to mention The Riyz itself. Four star hotels include teh Thistle Trafalgar and the Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square. The best deal is at the 3 star St Giles Hotel with its excellent fitness facilities (perfect for a New Year break!)