Peng Wenlan in Conversation with TELLY LEUNG
followed by an evening at the theatre!

Tuesday 28 th February 2023

Allegiance has moved from Broadway to London! Based on the personal story of the legendary TV and film star George Takei (of Star Trek fame) and his internment in an American concentration camp during World War II, the musical is currently on at Charing Cross Theatre. (https://allegiancemusical.com)

The Meridian Society is delighted to have the opportunity of inviting co-star Telly Leung, who plays the son of George’s character, to meet us in the middle of his busy schedule. Telly is an American actor, director, singer and songwriter and a strong campaigner for LGBTQ rights. Our society director Peng Wenlan will be holding a conversation with him about his career and ambitions and his role in the musical.

ALLEGIANCE

A ‘rousing piece of musical theatre’ (WhatsOnStage)

‘Telly Leung holds the audience spellbound’ (TheatreMonkey)

A story ‘hard to resist’ (The Times)

‘… beautiful, deeply moving’ (Sunday Express)

This is a free event and will be held at the London Chinese Community Centre, courtesy of the centre.

For those who’d like to watch the musical, the producers are offering discounted
tickets exclusively to The Meridian Society, price £33 (normally £48) or £23
(normally £38). But make sure to book soon, as tickets are limited!

PROGRAMME

Event: Peng Wenlan in Conversation with TELLY LEUNG
Time: 4.00-5.00 pm
Venue: London Chinese Community Centre, 2 Leicester Court, WC2H 7DW
Entry: Free

Followed by ~

Event: Performance of Allegiance
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NL
Price per ticket: £33 (stalls), £22 (seats at rear)

Bookings for one or both event(s) must be made no later than Wednesday 22nd February by writing to themeridiansociety@gmail.com. Discounted theatre tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

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