March 18 - February 11, 2018
San Diego Premiere
Around the World in Eighty Days
Adapted by Mark Brown from the novel by Jules Verne
Directed by Allison Bibicoff
January 10 – February 4, 2018
Extended Now through February 11th Due to POPULAR DEMAND!!
Stampeding elephants! Runaway trains! Unbridled humor! Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg in the original “Great Race,” circling the globe alive with danger, romance, and comic surprises at every turn. In the hilariously theatrical style of The 39 Steps, 5 actors portray 42 characters in a thrilling race against time. Grab your family, your passport and book passage now for this outrageously funny adventure.
"Don’t miss this rollicking good time."
- Jean Lowerison, SDGLN
"Without a doubt NCR’s Around the World in 80 Days is enchanting, hysterical and a total laugh–fest."
- Diana Saenger, East County Gazette
"Chock-full of laughs and moments of visual wonder."
- David Dixon, Sandiegostory
"Around the World in 80 Days" is a funny, witty, clever play, bordering on slapstick you will thoroughly enjoy."
- Tom Robertson, The Vista Press
"It is a hoot and a howl. A whimsical, theatrical, magical, capricious, playful, you name it, romp. It’s well worth the trip to Solana Beach. Enjoy."
- Carol Davis, Critic
"Pack your bags and hold on to your hat as punctilious, persnickety, pedantic Phileas Fogg take you on North Coast Rep's laugh-filled gallop around the globe."
- Lynne Friedmann, CultureVulture.net
"good laughs, lots of dry humor, and a delightful escape"
- Scene by Jenni Prisk, Critic
"This is a funny, entertaining witty play for theatre goers of all ages "
- Tom Robertson, The Vista Press