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Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield – until 4 June 2022.

Reviewed by Kirsty Thomson

5*****

In this fast-paced, empowering musical, we are reminded that everyone is fantastically great!

The show begins in an out-of-bounds section of a museum where a new exhibition for fantastically great women is being set up. We meet Jade (Kudzai Mangombe), who has been separated from her school group, as she ventures through one of the paintings, into the exhibition. When inside, she is met by three inspirational women, Sacagawea (Jade Kennedy), Amelia Earhart (Renée Lamb) and Gertrude Ederle (Clarice Julianda). This exhibition acts as a sort of alternate dimension where Jade can meet these women from the past. The scene changes with minimal props, I noted to be particularly clever.

Jade goes on to meet Emmeline Pankhurst (Elise Zavou). The musical number ‘Deeds not Words’ was especially powerful and the choreography by Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe gave a modern twist to the suffragettes while maintaining the power and force of their political movement. I found Elise Zavou to be particularly engaging with her eye contact and facial expressions keeping all eyes captivated on her during her performance as Emmeline Pankhurst.

Jade meets many more inspirational women along her journey in the exhibition before her teacher retrieving her at the end of the show. Kudzai Mangombe did a sensational job in the role of Jade, with exceptional energy and facial expressions throughout the entire performance. This stage adaptation by Chris Bush, of the picture book by Kate Pankhurst, had something for everyone and was inspiring to women of all ages. To add to the sense of empowerment, all of the people involved, including the musicians, were women, which I felt made the show even more powerful.

The final song was a megamix which had the audience up on their feet, clapping and dancing. This show was a fun filled explosion of colour and music with an excellent message, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for some family fun.

Sunderland Empire – until Saturday 4 June 2022

5*****

Telling the story of how Roxie Hart gets away with murder with the help of slick lawyer Billy Flynn. Her time in prison with the notorious Velma Kelly, duping her ever loving husband Amos and being good to Mama Morton while in prison. It is based on a true story from the 1920’s.  I have a soft spot for Chicago the Musical, I once had to write a 3000 word assignment on Reciprocity and I quoted heavily from Kander and Ebb’s finest.  I was clearly marked by a kindred spirit though, as in my feedback I was told my essay had “Razzle Dazzle”

And that is what we had in Sunderland last night – a lot of Razzle Dazzle.  Steamy, sultry and sexy – this tour of Chicago showed the show’s brilliance by stripping the production back to its bare bones, with a fabulous band on stage, minimal costuming and a few chairs. As an audience member, you get a chance to hear Kander and Ebb’s glorious score and to get the essence of Bob Fosse’s incredible choreography

Djalenga Scott shows her abilities well with a wonderful version of Velma Kelly, singing All That Jazz with vocals that are thrilling and simply wild, sexy and breathtaking, stealing every scene she is in. Until Roxie establishes herself, Velma is the big shot amongst the female felons – bitchily bossy and breathtakingly balletic. Her legs go on forever and teach us that perpendicular is somewhere else. 

Billy Flynn is the slick, consummately devious lawyer who uses the old ‘razzle-dazzle’ of sheer showmanship to wow a gullible media and promote the causes of his various- usually culpable- clients. From the first moment he appears, satirically framed by a circlet of feather boas, Flynn is at the centre of the action and you need a performer of strong presence – and persuasive charm- to carry off the role. Lee Mead oozes panache and has a rich, smooth voice that perfectly fits the character’s synthetic sincerity.

There has been some discussions recently over the role of Mamma Morton, with Gemma Collins due to make her debut at Sunderland but having to step away from the role, Brenda Edwards is due to begin the role imminently.  Instead we got Delycia Balgrave stepping up from the ensemble to powerhouse her way through the role.

Jamie Baughan is fabulous as Mr Cellophane, Amos Hart, and is definitely the most sympathetic character on stage.

Roxie is a role you’d kill for – and she does – kill I mean – in the opening scene. Billie Hardy stepping in for Faye Brookes, proved she can sing and dance her way through the role but while Roxie is devious using people as she needs them, Hardy impresses and shows great skill and talent.

The set (John Lee Beatty) is interesting with the band in a nightclub setting in the middle of the stage all the way through the show. The ultra talented ensemble are sat on chairs at the side of the stage, as if in a rehearsal room.Chicago is a breathtaking musical extravaganza that is simply brilliant. It has some catchy and wonderful songs, like ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Razzle Dazzle’, ‘Class’, ‘All I Care About’ and the wonderful ‘Mister Cellophane’. It has superb dance routines that are original and exciting. The choreography (Ann Reinking in the style of Bob Fose) oozes sex appeal with every step and is a joy to watch every step. Andrew Hilton conducts with precision and unmistakable skill, and the band (Joshua Griffith, Tommy Clayden, Mike Collen, Jonathan Mayers, Alan Hase, Simon Crick, Simon Walker, Matt Davies, Rhodri Taylor, Jamie Fathers) seem to enjoy themselves.  In short, it’s the sweetest, funniest, sexiest murder story ever.

Yvonne Arnaud – until 1^st June 2022

Reviewed by Heather Chalkley

5*****

Barney and David Owen Norris are accomplished writers and performers, so expectations are high. They didn’t disappoint with this unique piece, bravely sharing their father son relationship and how their lives have paralleled up to this point. Director Jude Christian has melded the music and dialogue in such a way that you feel part of the story, living the moments with them.

Barney and David Owen make it look easy, with calm and collected delivery of both oral and musical performance. Whether you are a fan of classical piano music or not, David Owen’s ease and confidence draws you in to timeless moments of play. Simply beautiful. The dialogue gives you just enough without being over descriptive. Weaving in a small amount of song brings to life moments beyond words. The origins of the play shone through, bringing to life the book of interviews previously written by Barney about his dad’s music. The honesty in their performance shines a light on the strong bond they have and the exemplary professionals that they are. The whole piece is like an abundant scrap book of memories brought to life.

The visual imagery gives you context and insight into their lives, with old film footage of Barney’s growing years with his dad. The image of a 2 cog clock-like time piece, showing the different places Barney and David Owen are at the same time, is a creative way to show you where their lives parallel and where we are in the story.

This is a gentle play that demands your attention, both to capture the memories and to listen to the music. Be prepared to be wowed in the most relaxed way possible!

Richmond Theatre – until 4^th June 2022

Reviewed by Carly Burlinge 

5***** 

Based on the 1970’s Classic TV Comedy by Ray Allen brings Some Mothers Do’Ave’Em to stage. 

With Frank (Joe Pasquale) in need of a job despite his efforts of searching, and with the excitement of a possible new career as a magician now on the cards. Frank prepares himself for an evening of guests to entertain and the chance of bagging himself a new job by showing his act to all! Frank’s wife Betty (Sarah Earnshaw), on the other hand is a little sensitive as she’s not so eager to let out her amazing news that they are expecting for the first time. However, with another mouth to feed and Frank having a meltdown due to lack of funds already. Will there ever be the right time for her to talk? With Frank’s Mother’s moto – A trouble shared is a trouble doubled- as well as Frank continuing to always finish Betty’s sentences -will she ever be able to get the words out! 

Jo Pasquale plays Frank astonishingly well playing the awkward, nervous, slightly bewildered character that is so very accident prone, always at the centre of a joke and without even realising it! He also plays the very dear and sweet loveable individual that his wife Betty adores. Sarah Earnshaw plays her part with gentleness and warmth playing the encouraging wife enabling Frank to somehow fit in and have placement. They act alongside each other charmingly and delightfully, complimenting each other throughout the show. 

Let’s not forget to mention Mrs Fisher (Susie Blake) the mother-in-law who isn’t Franks no 1 fan, doesn’t generally look up to him and thinks he’s a bit of a failure! She’s wrapped up in her own love life and only make the whole situation increasingly funnier, by getting totally sozzled on Franks mum’s homemade booze. This only causing more confusion embarrassment and disorder in the house. Adding more uncontrollable laughter from the audience just perfect! 

With guests now arriving and Frank getting ready to perform for his big break! Mayhem begins and a chaotic madness is presented in true brilliance that’s tremendously funny – a slapstick comedy that is totally bonkers offering so many laughs, alongside some softer moments throughout making it just a wonderfully entertaining play that is pure comedy gold. What a lovely experience to hear the whole audience roaring with laughter from start to finish.  

Accompanied by an extremely clever set showing the magnificent patterns and colours of the 70s. Featuring many brilliant gags that are matched with Frank’s character. Such disastrous furniture giving way and collapsing all around them with electrical faults that get even funnier as the show continues and awkward comedy moments at every turn. What more could you ask for!  

Wonderfully entertaining the ultimate feel-good comedy with gags galore and innuendos. Matched with a great script and a brilliant and talented cast. A set that just keeps giving rolling out the laughter from all spectators. Pure brilliance – what an outstanding remarkable and exciting show. 

Bristol Hippodrome – until 4th June 2022

Reviewed by Lucy Hitchcock

5*****

Richard O’Briens Rocky Horror comes to Bristol and does not disappoint!

This exceptional cast starring Ore Oduba as Brad, Hayley Flaherty as Janet, Stephen Webb as Frank’n’Furter and Kristian Lavercombe as Riff Raff is a treat for the eyes and ears! With their fabulous rapport on stage mixed with comedic timing to die for and brilliant voices,this is the best touring production you will find!

Narrated by Phillip Frank, you are taken on a journey that you will never forget! Phillip Frank is a comedy genius, expertly navigating the audience participation and creating an uproar of laughter! He is, quite simply, the driving force of this production. Kristian Lavercombe is an exceptional actor and embodies RiffRaff perfectly. He has performed this role over 2000 times and it is evident how much pride he feels when performing. Stephen Webb is a great Frank N Furter, with sex appeal that tantalises the audience from the moment he steps on stage. Ore Oduba and Hayley Flaherty as Brad and Janet, are the perfect casting and both delight with their renditions of ‘Toucha Touch me’ and ‘Once in a while’.

Sue Blane’s costume design is exquisite-with an incredible amount of sequins and stockings, it adds so much to the show. The incredible heels that the characters all wear are beautiful and it is a true testament to the men in the production that they are able to dance expertly in each pair!

This is an incredibly show, one that I have (and will!) watch multiple times and never get bored! If you want sex, sequins and are in the mood to ‘Time Warp’ this is not to be missed! If I could rate it higher than 5 stars, there would be no question that I would!!

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR IT’S IN THE AIR! THE UK PREMIERE OF A CLASSIC GERMAN MUSICAL.

The cast has been announced for this celebrated German musical is heading to Manchester this Summer!

It’s In The Air! showcase will be the UK premiere of the hit German musical ‘Es Liegt in der Luft’ will open at the Hope Mill Theatre.

Directed by Anna Cabré-Verdiell (The Growth of the Silk, Camden Fringe 2021, Brighton Fringe 2021, co-director of the dance theatre duo ACCA), the cast will feature four talented performers Meriel Cunningham (a regular performer with Charles Court Opera), Owen Clayton (Little Sausage, Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens), Jessica Hope (West Side Story, La Bohème) and Enrico Volpi (Zorro: The Musical in Concert, Flight).

Originally written by composer Mischa Spoliansky and lyricist Marcellus Schiffer, this never seen before English translation will open on Wednesday 22^nd June 2022 at the Hope Mill Theatre

It’s In The Air! first premiered in 1928, with Marlene Dietrich in the lead role. This popular musical encapsulates the alienation within society and mindless extravagance of the Weimar Republic’s interwar years.

A big sale is on and brings with it the exuberant and diverse personalities of the Weimar Republic. Follow these characters as they scrabble mindlessly for any deal they can get their hands on. We see parents forgetting about their children, mad kleptomaniacs (because why not?) and even a store wedding! All in the name of godless consumerism… there must be something in the air!

Tickets for It’s In The Air at the Hope Mill Theatre are on sale now. 

THE OLIVIER, WHATSONSTAGE & BROADWAY WORLD BEST NEW MUSICAL

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL

EXTENDS PERFORMANCES AT THE

ADELPHI THEATRE

IN LONDON’S WEST END

NOW BOOKING UNTIL 12 FEBRUARY 2023

Due to overwhelming demand, lead producer Colin Ingram, together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted to announce that BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical’s performances at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End will extend to 12 February 2023. Tickets on sale now. The critically acclaimed Olivier, WhatsOnStage and Broadway World Award-winning Best New Musical had its opening night in London on Monday 13 September 2021.  

The much anticipated Original Cast Recording released on Sony Music’s Masterworks Broadway label is now available, featuring the new music by multi-Grammy Award-winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard alongside classic songs from the movie including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode. 

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical.

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical stars Tony Award-winning Roger Bart and Olly Dobson as ‘Dr Emmett Brown’ and ‘Marty McFly’ respectively, with Hugh Coles as ‘George McFly’, Rosanna Hyland as ‘Lorraine Baines’, Cedric Neal as ‘Goldie Wilson’, Aidan Cutler as ‘Biff Tannen’, Courtney-Mae Briggs as ‘Jennifer Parker’, Will Haswell as ‘Dave McFly’, Emma Lloyd as ‘Linda McFly’ and Mark Oxtoby as ‘Strickland’.  Also in the cast are Rhianne Alleyne, Amy Barker, Matthew Barrow, Joshua Clemetson, Jamal Kane Crawford, Morgan Gregory, Ryan Heenan, Cameron McAllister, Alessia McDermott, Laura Mullowney, Nic Myers, Shane O’Riordan, Katharine Pearson, Justin Thomas, Oliver Roll, Melissa Rose, Charlotte Scott and Tavio Wright.

Based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical has a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.

Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown.  But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical is directed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando (Urinetown, On The Town), alongside the multi Tony and Olivier Award-winning design team of Tim Hatley (set and costume design), Tim Lutkin (lighting), Hugh Vanstone (lighting consultant), Gareth Owen (sound) and Finn Ross (video), with choreography by Chris Bailey, musical supervision and arrangements by Nick Finlow and Illusions by Chris Fisher. Orchestrations are by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, with dance arrangements by David Chase. Casting is by David Grindrod Associates.

Back to the Future the movie was released in 1985, starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Dr Emmett Brown. The film grossed $360.6 million (£279 million) at the box office worldwide and the total box office for all three films in the Back to the Future franchise was $936.6 million (over $1.8 billion in today’s money).

BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical is produced by Colin Ingram, Donovan Mannato, Frankel/Viertel/Baruch/Routh Group, Hunter Arnold, Gavin Kalin Productions, Playing Field, Crush Music, CJ ENM, Teresa Tsai, Ivy Herman/Hallee Adelman, Robert L. Hutt, Universal Theatrical Group, Ricardo Marques, Augury, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, in association with Kimberly Magarro, Stage Entertainment, Glass Half Full Productions/ Neil Gooding Productions.

Website: BackToTheFutureMusical.com   

Twitter: @BTTFmusical

Instagram: @BTTFmusical      

LISTINGS INFORMATION

BACK TO THE FUTURE The MusicalAdelphi Theatre
Strand
Covent Garden
London WC2R 0NS

Current booking period to 12 February 2023

Performances:

Mondays, Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7.30pm, Thursday & Saturday matinees at 2.30pm, Sundays at 3pm (Please note, there will be additional matinees at 2.30pm on Wednesday 19 July and Friday 21 October and no weekday matinee w/c 10 October)

N.B  Sunday 11 September will be a signed performance, Sunday 2 October 2022 will be an audio described performance and Wednesday 9 November eill be a captioned performance.

Tickets: from £19.55

Please book via the website: BackToTheFutureMusical.com – no booking fees  

Booking line: 0203 925 2998

Christmas 2022/23 Performance Schedule

Sunday 18 December                1pm & 6pm

Monday 19 December               No performance

Tuesday 20 December               2.30pm & 7.30pm

Wednesday 21 December          2.30pm & 7.30pm         

Thursday 22 December              2.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 23 December                  7.30pm

Saturday 24 December              2.30pm

Sunday 25 December                No performance

Monday 26 December               No performance

Tuesday 27 December               No performance

Wednesday 28 December          2.30pm & 7.30pm         

Thursday 29 December              2.30pm & 7.30pm

Friday 30 December                  7.30pm

Saturday 31 December              2.30pm

Sunday 1 January                      No performance

Monday 2 January                     2.30pm & 7.30pm

Free Tickets To Yeast Nation Offered to Anyone Called Jan (and their friend)

Calling all Jans! A pair of front row tickets are being held for every performance of new musical Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life  at Southwark Playhouse this summer, which can be claimed for free by anyone who goes by the name of Jan. 

The Office of National Statistics records show no names beginning with JAN have featured in the top 100 names of new babies for many years now, and as a show featuring a cast of characters exclusively called Jan Yeast Nation is concerned they aren’t getting the love and respect they need to thrive – and thus the National Campaign for the Protection of Jans was born.

Director Benji Sperring says “We have now categorically determined – through extensive research into biology, organic chemistry, and pseudo-historical Musical Theatre – that the first Yeast to start on the journey towards life as we know it was called Jan. Knowing this, the company of Yeast Nation are keen to preserve as many Jans as possible to show due respect and reverence to the initial yeast to grace the earth and its legacy. Therefore, we welcome any and all Jans (or Jan derivatives; we’re looking at you, Janets, Janices and Janines) to take up the (complimentary) seat of honour in every performance of the show and become “Jan-the-Real”, highlighting just how far we have come since the dawn of time and existence itself. Long Live The Jans (and Long Live Jan-the-Friend-of-Jan-the-Real, who also gets a free seat too)!”

Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life is a black comedy musical from the writers of Urinetown set in the brine of the primordial soup over 3 and a half billion years ago amongst the original colony of salt-eating Yeast – all of whom are called Jan. As a form of homage to our very first ancestors, and as a way to highlight the national shortage of Jans the UK is currently facing, the company is offering complimentary tickets to anyone who can prove their name is Jan, so that they may take their rightful place as “Jan the Real” beside the other yeast on stage during each performance. 

If you are called Jan, or have a name that is a Jan derivative, come and join Jan the Elder, Jan the Second Eldest, Jan the Wise, Jan the Sly, Jan the Wretched, Jan the Famished, Jan the Sweet, Jan the Youngest, and Jan the Unnamed in one of the most peculiar shows of the year. 

To claim these tickets please visit the Southwark Playhouse website (https://www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-large/yeast-nation/)with a proof of name (Passport, Driving Licence, Tesco Clubcard etc). Only one member of the pair need be called Jan, although two Jans together are very welcome. This offer is strictly limited to two front row tickets per performance and are allocated on a first come first served basis. Once the Jan seats are gone, they’re gone. 

Listings information 

22 July – 27 August 2022 

Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD

Mon – Sat, 7.30pm (3pm matinees)

£28.50/£23/£16 | www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk | 020 7407 0234 

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AUSTENTATIOUS ANNOUNCES AUTUMN TOUR FOR 2022

Austentatious are saddling the horses for a Grand Tour of the United Kingdom!

Multi-award-winning improvised comedy troupe Austentatious are delighted to announce a tour for Autumn this year. The show will entertain and astonish audiences in equal measure across the country, beginning in Liverpool on 2^nd October and concluding in Oxford on the 29^th October. Tickets are on sale and available from https://www.austentatiousimpro.com/

Austentatious is saddling the horses for a Grand Tour of the United Kingdom! Before Bridgerton there was… Austentatious! The smash-hit Regency comedy romp returns, stuffed with rakish dukes, swooning ladies, and romantic entanglements aplenty. Austentatious is an improvised comedy play starring a cast of the country’s quickest comic performers. Every single show the cast conjures up a brand new ‘lost’ Jane Austen novel based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. The show comes fresh from multiple sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, residencies in London’s West End and at Leicester Square Theatre and a BBC Radio 4 Christmas special. Now Austentatious will be appearing at theatres across the country to entertain and astonish audiences in equal measure. No two shows are ever the same, with previous ‘lost’ masterpieces including ‘Crazy Rich Georgians’, ‘Double 0 Darcy’ & ‘Game of Scones’. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, this is a Regency treat guaranteed to delight the whole Ton, Austen novices and die-hard fans alike.

Austentatious said: ‘We are beyond excited (and fanning ourselves profusely) to be setting off on our very own grand tour, and after such a long period of limited society (we can simply not partake in another of Mr Collins’ quiz nights), we cannot wait to finally see our dear friends around the country and laugh, swoon and revel in their most delightful and dashing company!’

The rotating cast is made up of a host of acclaimed comedy talent including: Cariad Lloyd, Rachel Parris, Graham Dickson, Charlotte Gittins, Daniel Nils Roberts, Lauren

Shearing, Amy Cooke-Hodgson and Joseph Morpurgo. Show stars a varying line-up of the cast.

Austentatious London dates include their residency at the Leicester Square Theatre with shows on 13^th June and 27^th June and a date as part of The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre summer season on 31^st July. All tickets available from https://www.austentatiousimpro.com/

Press for Austentatious:

★★★★ “Brilliant…these are comedians at the top of their game”- The Telegraph

★★★★★ “Ridiculously silly…wickedly funny” – The Times

★★★★ “A joy to behold” – The Guardian

★★★★ “Supersmart and terrifically funny” – The Scotsman

“A bravura slab of improvisation” – Independent

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED

FOR UK & IRELAND TOUR OF

TONY & OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT MUSICAL

JERSEY BOYS

The producers and creative team are delighted to announce new dates for the highly successful UK and Ireland tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, which is currently on the road and running simultaneously with the smash-hit West End production, playing to packed houses at the newly refurbished Trafalgar Theatre.

The new dates include returning venues such as Edinburgh Playhouse, Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton and Wales Millennium Centre plus a venue the show has never played: Swansea Arena.

Casting for the second leg of the tour will be announced.

The current cast includes previous tour alumni Michael Pickering and Lewis Griffiths returning as Frankie Valli and Nick Massi respectively, with Blair Gibson as Bob Gaudio and Dalton Wood as Tommy DeVito. Luke Suri will play Frankie Valli at certain performances.

Also in the cast are Dougie Carter (Hank Majewski), Ryan Carter-Wilson (Swing), Emma Crossley (Mary Delgado), Jordan James (Gyp DeCarlo), Norton James (Norm Waxman), Michael Levi (Bob Crewe), Tom O’Brien (Swing), Nathan Routledge (Swing), George Salmon (Joe Pesci), Ellie Seaton (Lorraine), Daisy Steere (Francine), Amy West (Swing), and Damien Winchester (Barry Belson). 

The tour opened at New Wimbledon Theatre on 24 November 2021 and is booking through to 19 May 2023.

JERSEY BOYS is written byMarshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony and Olivier Award-winning, true-life phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. They were just four guys from New Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect onstage, off stage it was a very different story—a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.  The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night), Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You.   

Recipient of Broadway’s Tony, London’s Olivier and Australia’s Helpmann Awards for Best New Musical, JERSEY BOYS is the winner of 65 major awards and has been seen by over 27 million people worldwide. 

JERSEY BOYS originally opened in New York on 6 November 2005 and, by the time it closed on 15 January 2017, it was the 12^th longest running show in Broadway history.  It returned to New York with a new production in November 2017. The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour is still breaking house records in cities across North America.

JERSEY BOYS first ran in London’s West End from 18 March 2008 to 26 March 2017 – nine amazing years – and, at the time, was the sixth longest musical running in the West End.  Last year, the musical returned to the West End, opening the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on 10 August 2021. JERSEY BOYS previously played two record-breaking UK and Ireland Tours from 2014 to 2016 and from 2017 to 2019.

The JERSEY BOYS UK and Ireland Tour will be staged by the entire original Broadway creative team, led by the Tony Award-winning team of director Des McAnuff and choreographer Sergio Trujillo, with scenic design by Klara Zieglerova, costume design by Jess Goldstein, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound by Steve Canyon Kennedy and projections design by Michael Clark.  The orchestrations are by Steve Orich and the music supervision and vocal arrangements by Ron Melrose. Casting is by Jill Green.

Facebook: @JerseyBoysLondon

Twitter & Instagram: @JerseyBoysUK

2022 – 2023 TOUR LISTINGS INFORMATION     

31 May – 4 June                                     Venue Cymru, Llandudno                                      01492 872000

                                                              www.venuecymru.co.uk                                        

7 – 11 June                                             Churchill Theatre, Bromley                                     0343 310 0020

                                                              churchilltheatre.co.uk                                             

15 – 25 June                                           Grand Opera House, Belfast                                  028 9024 1919

                                                              www.goh.co.uk  

5 – 16 July                                              Mayflower Theatre Southampton                            02380 711811

                                                              www.mayflower.org.uk                                         

26 July – 6 August                                  Leeds Grand Theatre                                             0113 243 0808

                                                              leedsheritagetheatres.com                                    

16 – 27 August                                       Blackpool Opera House                                       

                                                              www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk                      

30 August – 10 September                      Newcastle Theatre Royal                                       0191 232 7010

                                                              www.theatreroyal.co.uk                                        

14 – 24 September                                  Nottingham Royal Concert Hall                              0115 989 5555              

                                                              trch.co.uk                                                            

27 September – 8 October                      New Victoria Theatre, Woking                                0844 871 7615*

                                                              www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoria-theatre    

18 – 29 October                                      Manchester Opera House                                      0844 871 7615*

                                                              www.atgtickets.com/manchester                                      

1 – 12 November                                    Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin                          0818719 377 (ROI)                                                            

                                                                bordgaisenergytheatre.ie                                       08442485101 (UK)

15 – 19 November                                   Eastbourne Congress Theatre                                01323 412 000

                                                              www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk                             

24 January – 4 February 2023                  Edinburgh Playhouse                                            08448717615*                                                     

                                                              www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh-playhouse             

7 – 11 February                                       His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen                            01224 641122

                                                              www.aberdeenperformingarts.com                        

7 – 18 March                                           Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton                              01902 42 92 12

                                                              grandtheatre.co.uk                                               

21 March – 1 April                                   Royal & Derngate, Northampton                            01604 624811  

                                                              www.royalandderngate.co.uk                                

15 – 19 November                                   Eastbourne Congress Theatre                                01323 412 000

                                                              www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk                             

22 – 26 November                                   Aylesbury Waterside Theatre                                 0844 871 7615*

                                                              www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury-waterside-theatre    

29 November – 3 December                    Swansea Arena                                                     0333 009 2540

                                                              www.swansea-arena.co.uk                                    

10 – 21 January 2023                              Bristol Hippodrome                                               0844 871 7615*

                                                              www.atgtickets.com/bristol-hippodrome                

24 January – 4 February                          Edinburgh Playhouse                                            08448717615*                                                             

                                                             www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh-playhouse             

7 – 11 February                                       His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen                            01224 641122

                                                              www.aberdeenperformingarts.com                        

21 February – 4 March                             Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield                                      0114 249 6000

                                                              www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk                                 

7 – 18 March                                           Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton                              01902 42 92 12

                                                              grandtheatre.co.uk                                               

21 March – 1 April                                   Royal & Derngate, Northampton                            01604 624811  

                                                              www.royalandderngate.co.uk                                 On sale soon

4 – 8 April                                               Southend Cliffs Pavilion                                   

                                                              thecliffspavilion.co.uk

11 – 22 April                                           Wales Millennium Centre                                       

                                                              www.wmc.org.uk                                                   On sale 10 June

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