Miss Saigon Lane on 20 September 1989 and closed after 4,264 performances on 30 October 1999. The director was Nicholas Hytner with musical staging by Bob Avian and scenic design by John Napier. In December 1994 the London production became the Theatre Royal's (Drury Lane) longest running musical, eclipsing the record set by "My Fair Lady". Lea Salonga played the part of Kim, winning the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award. The Engineer was originated by Jonathan Pryce, who also won the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for the role. The part of Chris was originated by Simon Bowman. The musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8th September 1974 an "eerie 1970s curio" and gave it two out of five stars. While Simpson found "some wonderful music here that showcases Wyatt's voice," he wrote that "time has not been kind" to some of the more experimental and jazz-oriented music at the concert, summing it up as "a period piece aimed at the most devoted fans." Domino Recording Company reissued Robert Wyatt's entire album discography in 2008, including "Drury Lane". Released on 28 October, "Drury Lane" was made available in both CD and LP format, marking the live album's first official pressing on vinyl. Later reviews of the live album