Conversation so far:
When did the London revival start?
began rehearsals for a planned 1971 London revival of Guys and Dolls at his National Theatre Company's Old Vic theatre.
However, due to poor health he had to stop.
What happened after he stopped?
his revival never saw the light of day.
Was there another revival?
In 1982, Richard Eyre directed a major revival.
What happened with this revival?
Eyre called it a "re-thinking" of the musical.
How did it get changed?
brassier orchestrations with vintage yet innovative harmonies.

Question: Was the revival popular?
Self-contained rewrite: Was the 1982 Richard Eyre revival of the play Guys and Dolls popular?