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FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINDSORS ENDGAME COMING TO THE WEST END THIS SUMMER, TODAY A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM PRINCE CHARLES* IS RELEASED
AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF THE MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES* CAN BE VIEWED HERE
*as played by Harry Enfield
JUDY FLYNN AND SARA CROWE STAR IN SHEILA’S ISLAND TOUR 2022
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to produce the premiere and national tour of Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth.
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford is delighted to announce that we will be producing and touring Sheila’s Island by Tim Firth in Spring 2022. The show will premiere in Guildford from 10 to 19 February, then tour nationally.
Starring Judy Flynn as Sheila and Sara Crowe as Fay, with more star casting to be announced, Sheila’s Island is a sparkling new version of Tim Firth’s sharp-witted comedy Neville’s Island, to be directed by Joanna Read.
Sheila, Denise, Julie, and Fay are Team C in Pennine Mineral Water Ltd.’s annual outward bound team-building weekend on Derwent water. They have an ordnance survey map, a compass and a list of clues. What could possibly go wrong?
Tim Firth is the writer of multiple award-winning films, stage and TV productions, including Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots, The Band, Our House, The Girls and All Quiet on the Preston Front. He previously worked with Joanna on The Corstorphine Road Nativity at The Edinburgh Festival Theatre.
Tim says ‘As a male writer I initially thought what happens on the island could only happen between men. It took Jo to remind me that shoddy, childish and viciously destructive behaviour is not the exclusive preserve of the male sex’.
‘I’ve had a very enjoyable time demonstrating to Tim quite how mean women can be.’ added Joanna
The instantly recognisable Judy Flynn is best known for her appearances in some of TVs best-loved dramas and comedies, including Dinnerladies, Call the Midwife and Shameless. Judy’s theatre credits include Chicken Soup, East is East, Emil & the Detectives, and A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.
Sara Crowe is an Olivier Award-winner known for her numerous film, TV and stage performances, including Private Lives, Calendar Girls and Acorn Antiques: the Musical, as well as the role of Laura in Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Joanna Read joined the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in January 2019, as Director and Chief Executive. She was previously Artistic Director of Salisbury Playhouse.
The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre opened its doors in 1965 and built an impressive reputation as a producer of significant work, much of which transferred to the West End and toured nationally. This new tour is at the forefront of Joanna Read’s commitment to re-establishing the theatre as a maker of great productions for Guildford, and beyond.
MEI Theatrical presents
Twirlywoos Live!
The beloved TV show as seen on CBeebies
sets sail for London this Summer
for 10 performances only!
At Leicester Square Theatre
From Friday 13 to Monday 16 August
The wonderful world of Twirlywoos – as seen on CBeebies – will be brought to life on stage in London this Summer, when Toodloo, Great BigHoo, Chickedy, Chick and Peekaboo set sail for Leicester Square Theatre from Friday 13 – Monday 16 August 2021.
Featuring all the favourite characters from the hit TV show, expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as the Twirlywoos welcome young fans on board their Big Red Boat for a theatrical adventure. With beautifully inventive puppetry, Twirlywoos Live! promises to be a laugh-out-loud treat for little ones.
Twirlywoos was first broadcast on CBeebies in 2015, and in 2017 celebrated its 100th episode. The Twirlywoos are four small, bird-like characters who are inquisitive, enthusiastic and always looking to learn something new about the world. Ever curious, they seek adventure and fun wherever they go. Whether in the real world or on their big red boat, they love to hide, imitate and be surprised as they discover new things. Twirlywoos is co-created by Anne Wood, who has devised shows including Teletubbies, and Steve Roberts, who with Anne co-created the Bafta-winning CBeebies series Dipdap.
Twirlywoos Live! is brought to the stage by MEI Theatrical, whose recent productions include CBeebies favourite Sarah and Duck Live on Stage, and the smash-hit production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. It is written by Zoe Bourn, who has brought to life some of the world’s best-loved children’s titles including Thomas and Friends and Fireman Sam Live!.
Twirlywoos Live! is recommended for ages 1+, with babes in arms welcome. The running time is 55 minutes with no interval.
Website: www.TwirlywoosLiveOnStage.com
FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR
THE RETURN OF
THE RECORD-BREAKING BOX OFFICE SMASH HIT
PERFORMANCES WILL BEGIN ON THURSDAY 8 JULY
IN ITS NEW HOME THE SAVOY THEATRE
STARRING AIMIE ATKINSON AND DANNY MAC
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BRYAN ADAMS AND JIM VALLANCE
BOOK BY GARRY MARSHALL AND J.F. LAWTON
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY DOUBLE
TONY AWARD WINNER JERRY MITCHELL
★★★★
“AS GLITZY AND GLAM AS THE MOVIE.
GO SEE IT NOW, YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!”
THE SUN
The producers of the smash hit feel-good PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are delighted to announce full casting for the show, with performances beginning on Thursday 8 July 2021 in its new home the Savoy Theatre.
From Thursday 8 July PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will play with social distancing in place until 20 July when it will play at full capacity.
The show will star Aimie Atkinson as ‘Vivian Ward’ and Danny Mac as ‘Edward Lewis’. They are joined by are Rachael Wooding as ‘Kit De Luca’, Bob Harms as ‘Happy Man/Mr Thompson’, Neil McDermott as ‘Philip Stuckey’ and Mark Holden as ‘James Morse’. The cast is completed by Jemma Alexander, Andy Barke, Kimberly Blake, Katie Bradley, Oliver Brenin, Olivia Brookes, Alex Charles, Olly Christopher, Ben Darcy, Hannah Ducharme, Nicholas Duncan, Paige Fenlon, Damon Gould, Alex Hammond, Tom Andrew Hargreaves, Antony Hewitt, Matt Jones, Serina Mathew, Katie Monks, Joanna Woodward and Charlotte Elisabeth Yorke.
Aimie Atkinson (Vivian Ward) was in the original West End cast of the hit musical Six at the Arts Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for her performance. Her other credits include Daniela in In the Heights at King’s Cross Theatre, Serena in Legally Blonde at Kilworth House and Chloe in Never Forget – The Take That Musical and Luisa in Zorro The Musical, both on national tour. Aimie is also the winner of the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Voice of Musical Theatre Award.
Danny Mac (Edward Lewis) appeared as Bob Wallace in White Christmas at the Dominion Theatre in the West End. His many other theatre credits include Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard and Nino in Amelie, both on national tour, Gabey in On The Town at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the West End productions of Wicked and Legally Blonde. Danny captured the nation’s hearts and received overwhelming support during his incredible time on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing, making it all the way to the final.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features original music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, a book by Garry Marshall and the film’s screenwriter J.F. Lawton, it is directed and choreographed by the two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song ‘Oh, Pretty Woman’ which inspired one of the most beloved romantic comedy films of all time. PRETTY WOMAN the film (produced by Arnon Milchan – New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990.
Atlantic Records’ PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) is produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and is now available on all DSP’s.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has scenic design by David Rockwell, costumes by Tom Rogers from the original Broadway designs by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by John Shivers, hair design by Josh Marquette, and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Will Van Dyke. 101 Productions, Ltd are the Global General Management Consultant.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL had its world premiere at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre in March 2018 before transferring to Broadway where it ran at the Nederlander Theatre. The German production opened in Hamburg at the Stage Theater an der Elbe in September 2019 to rave reviews. A US tour of the show will open this Autumn.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is produced by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Paula Wagner, Nice Productions, LPO, New Regency Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, Kilimanjaro Theatricals/Joshua Andrews, Hunter Arnold, Caiola Productions & Co., Roy Furman, Edward Walson, deRoy Kierstead and Stage Entertainment.
BAT OUT OF HELL – THE MUSICAL
WILL BE TOURING THE UK & IRELAND
FROM SEPTEMBER 2021
GUARANTEEING THE BIGGEST FUN NIGHT OUT!
Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2021 and 2022, with performances beginning on 11 September 2021 at Manchester Opera House and running through to 5 November 2022. Tickets for the tour are now on sale.
The show, which blew audiences away in the UK, Canada and USA and given Jim Steinman’s masterpiece Bat Out Of Hell is the highest selling album of all time in Australia, will be performing throughout Australia in November 2021, and the production is looking forward to working with Paul Dainty President and CEO of TEG DAINTY.
Casting is to be announced.
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical wowed critics and public alike when it played limited seasons at Manchester Opera House, London Coliseum and London’s Dominion Theatre from 2017 to 2019. The musical also ran successfully in Canada, Germany and at New York’s City Centre in 2019.
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical won the Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Awards and was nominated for 8 WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical.
Producer Michael Cohl said today, “We’ve all been through a lot these past 15 months and we now need a really good night out with friends and family. Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical will give you the most fun night you can have in the UK and Ireland this year (with your clothes on)! People will once again be able to dance and sing along to these great Steinman songs. This musical was Jim Steinman’s life-long dream and he was incredibly proud of the love the show received from critics and audiences alike. This tour will be in memory of Jim.”
Bat Out Of Hell became one of the best-selling albums in history, selling over 50 million copies worldwide. 16 years later, Steinman scored again with Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell, which contained the massive hit I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That).
For the stage musical, the legendary and award-winning Jim Steinman incorporated iconic songs from the Bat Out Of Hell albums, including You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, Bat Out Of Hell, I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) and Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, as well as two previously unreleased songs, What Part of My Body Hurts the Most and Not Allowed to Love.
In Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, the electrifying rock songs of Mr Steinman propel an epic story of rebellious youth and passion as Strat, the immortal leader of The Lost, has fallen in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler Falco.
The UK & Ireland Tour of Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical has book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman, direction by Jay Scheib, choreography adapted by Xena Gusthart, with musical supervision and additional arrangements by Michael Reed, set and costume design by Jon Bausor, original costume designs by Meentje Nielsen, video design by Finn Ross, lighting design by Patrick Woodroffe, sound design by Gareth Owen, orchestration by Steve Sidwell, original casting by David Grindrod CDG and UK Tour casting by Anne Vosser.
The UK & Ireland Tour of Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical is produced by David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl & Tony Smith, with executive producer Julian Stoneman.
Website: www.BatOutOfHellMusical.com
Twitter & Facebook: @BatTheMusical
2021 – 2022 TOUR LISTINGS INFORMATION
11 September – 2 October 2021 Manchester Opera House 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/venues/manchester On sale 21 June
5 – 16 October New Theatre Oxford 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-theatre-oxford On sale 21 June
19 – 30 October King’s Theatre Glasgow 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/glasgow On sale 21 June
4 – 15 January 2022 The Alexandra, Birmingham 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/birmingham On sale 21 June
18 – 29 January New Wimbledon Theatre 0844 8717 615*
www.atgtickets.com/new-wimbledon-theatre On sale 21 June
1 – 5 February Stockton Globe 0843 904 0071
www.stocktonglobe.co.uk On sale 21 June
8 – 19 February Edinburgh Playhouse 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/edinburgh-playhouse On sale 21 June
12 – 16 April His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com On sale 29 June
26 – 30 April Stoke Regent Theatre 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/stoke On sale 21 June
3 – 7 May Sheffield Lyceum Theatre 0114 249 6000
www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk On sale soon
24 – 28 May Eastbourne Congress Theatre 01323 412 000
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk On sale 21 June
14 – 25 June Milton Keynes Theatre 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre On sale 21 June
28 June – 2 July Mayflower Theatre Southampton 02380 711811
www.mayflower.org.uk On sale 1 July
12 – 23 July Theatre Royal Plymouth 01752 267222
www.theatreroyal.com On sale 23 July
26 July – 6 August Newcastle Theatre Royal 0844 811 2121
www.theatreroyal.co.uk On sale soon
9 – 20 August Bristol Hippodrome 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/bristol On sale 21 June
23 – 27 August Belfast Grand Opera House 028 9024 1919
www.goh.co.uk On sale soon
30 August – 10 September Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin 0818 719 377 (ROI)
bordgaisenergytheatre.ie 0844 248 5101 (UK NI)
On sale soon
13 – 24 September Hull New Theatre 01482 300306
www.hulltheatres.co.uk On sale 22 June
27 September – 1 October New Theatre, Cardiff 07925 659065
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk On sale soon
4 – 15 October Liverpool Empire 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/liverpool On sale 21 June
25 October – 5 November New Victoria Theatre, Woking 0844 871 7615*
www.atgtickets.com/woking On sale 21 June
Further dates to be announced
*Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge
MY SON’S A QUEER, BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?
WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY ROB MADGE
DIRECTED BY LUKE SHEPPARD
RUNNING AT THE TURBINE THEATRE
FROM 17 JUNE – 03 JULY 2021
My Son’s A Queer But What Can You Do, written by and performed by Rob Madge (Oliver!, Les Misérables) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, In The Heights) celebrates the joy and chaos of raising a queer child, and runs at the Turbine Theatre for a limited run from 17 June until 03 July.
When Rob was 12, they attempted to stage a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their Grandma. As Rob donned a wig and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their Dad doubled as Stage Manager, Sound Technician and Goofy. Unfortunately, Dad missed all his cues and pushed all the floats in the wrong direction. Mum mistook Aladdin for Ursula. The costumes went awry. Ariel’s bubble gun didn’t even work properly. Grandma had a nice time though.
Join Rob as they delve into the archives of their old home videos in attempt to recreate this parade and celebrate the joy that can be discovered when parents champion the creativity and absurdity of their child.
The Grand Theatre, Leeds – until 26 June 2021
Reviewed by Sally Richmond
5*****
As ever, a very warm, professional and covid-safe welcome greeted it’s audience at the glorious Grand Theatre, Leeds, for the opening of Tchaikovsky’s supreme classic ballet Swan Lake last night. Whether you consider yourself a ballet lover or not, David Nixon’s reimagined creation of Swan Lake, for the Northern Ballet, won’t fail to both enchant and enthrall you from beginning to end. Swan Lake was taken to new heights of astounding grace and beauty due to Nixon’s brilliant choreography, most strikingly authentic costumes, sensational set and staging (Dave Gilan), brilliantly stunning lighting (Peter Mumford) and phenomenal music scores directed by Jonathan Lo.
All of the elements involved in the production were truly mind-blowing forms of art in themselves and of course were all there to champion the exceptionally mesmerizing dance. So powerfully hypnotic and bewitching were the dancers that they evoked visible emotional responses from the audience and left one breath-less with seduction! Nixon reinterprets the legend of Swan Lake by taking us into Anthony’s unearthly dream world, where by after the death of his beloved brother for which our hero blames himself for, he has to grapple with issues that entail the heart-breaking decision of choosing between two lovers. Consumed with guilt and angst, Anthony looks to the water to find answers and it here that he meets the enrapturing swan Odette.
This epic story begins with a joyful romp of male dancers skillfully displaying the follies of youth until disaster strikes and Antony’s brother tragically drowns. Finding himself grieving at the lake he comes across Odette, who accompanied by the most incredible note-perfect violins, captivates the audience as soon as she enters the stage with delicate empyreal avid-like flutters. Anthony, sensual and strong matches Odette’s motions with strength that is majestically powerful but he also possesses a contrasting softness. He is just everything your heart desires in a fairytale male lead! Together, they form the most elegant lines, mighty and perfectly poised lifts with hypnotic arabesques and endless extended arms.
Accompanying our lead dancers are the ensemble of swans, who with their feather-like moves, fill the stage with dazzling delight in every flit, quiver and turn. The swans never ceased to beguile throughout their entire time on set and at times the stage was filled with a pure over-whelming beauty, where by you felt you were immersed in a painting by one of the greats such as Degas. The dancing really was first-class and the best I have ever experienced – so much so that a day on, these spectacular images and electric symphony sounds are flooding my mind which is a pleasurable delight – it’s one to savor.
Antony’s emotional turmoil regarding his struggle with who to love – Simon his heart’s desire or his parent’s choice – Odilia, translates through a combat of skillful and stirringly emotive dance sequences. Brimming with tangible sexuality, they have the most tremendous chemistry that their yearning for one another creates electrifying climaxes several times. Odilia’s defeat is both haunting and wretched, one is saddened by her plight but Antony’s sexual epiphany that triumphs his true nature uplifts the soul.
If you want to experience something of the most arresting grace and beauty then go and see David Nixon’s Swan Lake at The Grand Theatre Leeds – it will leave you with an ever-lasting imprint of enchanted beauty that you’ll never forget!
THE LOWRY – 15 JUNE 2021
REVIEWED BY ANGELOS SPANTIDEAS
4****
Fidelio, Beethoven’s only opera, is a story of love and sacrifice with Leonore disguising herself as a young boy, in attempt to save her husband from the revenge driven Pizzaro. The story unfolds accompanied by the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North, conducted by the brilliant Paul Daniel. The theater is filled with the sound of the orchestra opening before the singers come to stage, leaving the audience full of anticipation for story to begin.
The stage set in a minimal tone, with everyone wearing black, in front of a backdrop that can be compared to a golden waterfall that fills the stage with light without taking the attention away from the protagonists. Compared to other operas, in this performance the audience has direct view of the orchestra and can observe and follow every move of the conductor. With the strings and wind instruments filling every corner of the theater with mellow sounds, this two-hour opera does as much to excite as it does to serene the spectators.
Naturally, when the singers join the stage and the story begins, nothing less than spectacular it is to be able to witness the fusion of the voices and the sound of the instruments on stage. With the exemplary performance of the amazing and well-respected Robert Hayward and Brindley Sherratt and of course the passionate contribution of Brindley Sherratt, the male characters of the story come to life and each shows a different spectrum of emotions with their actions dictated by impulses, hesitation and even desperation. Of course, Rachel Nichols beginning as the restrained Fidelio and by the end commanding the stage as the fervent Leonore, is nothing less that brilliant and captivating.
The contribution of the choir can not be overstated, adding their voices to amplify the suspence of key turns of events. Paired with the trumpets and the drums, at the climax the conjugation of voices and instruments create a perfect symphony that leaves the audience in awe.
With the audiences being blocked from live performances what seemed an eternity, Fidelio gives a warm welcome back to the attendees. After feeling like being a part of the opera, Fidelio leaves us yearning for more performances and stages filled with people, and stories filled with life, making us remember why having to wait to be back in the theater was worth every minute.
The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company presents
The Browning Version
By Terence Rattigan
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
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The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company has today announced that tickets are on sale for a brand new production of Terence Rattigan’s much loved play The Browning Version. The production will play for 3 weeks at Riverside Studios from 5 – 29 August with Branagh directing. Tickets are available now from branagh-theatre.com.
The cast is made up of all RADA graduates with Branagh playing Andrew Crocker-Harris. He will be joined by Kemi Awoderu (Taplow), Joseph Kloska (Frank Hunter), Lolita Chakrabarti (Millie Crocker-Harris), Wendy Kweh (Dr Frobisher), Victor Alli (Peter Gilbert) and Sarah Eve (Mrs Gilbert).
The production will be designed by Frankie Bradshaw, Lighting Design will be by Paul Pyant and Sound Design by Emma Laxton.
A late summer’s day at a school in England brings the end of term, and the end of intrigues, deceptions, and lies in the lives of its inhabitants.
The climax of teacher Andrew Crocker Harris’s career is also the crisis of his once intensely romantic relationship with his passionate wife Millie.
The school celebrations, and the twisted ambitions of more popular pupils and teachers are intertwined with the inglorious retirement of the despised ‘Crock’.
One quietly momentous evening in summer reveals whether their mutual futures can survive the conflict and the pain lurking just beneath the surface of British gentility, cricket, and ‘playing the game’.
Rattigan’s play is ‘English Chekhov’ for some, and for others, a titanic domestic drama that thrillingly lays bare its ties to the blood soaked drama of Ancient Greece.
At 70 minutes, many regard it as a pocket masterpiece.
Kenneth Branagh said: “Rattigan demands detailed, truthful performance. RADA works hard to train actors for that.It will be exciting to see the two combine.”
The production will donate all profits to RADA. COVID has had a devastating impact on RADA’s ability to deliver world-class training and on its finances. It urgently needs to raise £3.2million to recover and rebuild, and to support its students. The Browning Version marks the launch of Stage Critical, RADA’s fundraising campaign. For more information about Stage Critical please visitrada.ac.uk/stage-critical.
RADA Chair, Marcus Ryder said: “It is a massive privilege as Chair of RADA to be thanking Kenneth Branagh for putting on this production. A production which serves to highlight the full range and diversity of RADA’s alumni, while also launching our Stage Critical, our much-needed fundraising campaign following the extraordinarily difficult year because of Covid-19. I’m delighted that RADA is a part of this production and the rebuilding of our world-leading industry.”
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR
TONY & OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH HIT MUSICAL
JERSEY BOYS
OPENING AT THE NEW TRAFALGAR THEATRE
ON 10 AUGUST 2021
The producers and creative team are delighted to announce their new, young, dynamic cast for the highly anticipated return of this most beloved Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS. It will be led by Ben Joyce as Frankie Valli, Adam Bailey as Bob Gaudio, Benjamin Yates as Tommy De Vito and Karl James Wilson as Nick Massi. The musical will open at the new multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre on 10 August 2021, following previews from 28 July.
JERSEY BOYS is written byMarshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.
Also in the cast will be Ben Irish (Bob Crewe), Mark Isherwood (Gyp de Carlo), Elliot Allinson (Swing), Koko Basigara (Lorraine), Melanie Bright (Mary Delgado), Jack Campbell (Swing), Carl Douglas (Norm/Hank), Matteo Johnson (Joe Pesci), Huon Mackley (Swing), Jacob McIntosh (Barry Belson), Bonnie Page (Swing), Andy Smith (Swing) and Helen Ternent (Francine).
Ben Joyce, having graduated from drama school this year, will be making his professional stage debut as Frankie Valli. The creatives were very excited when this young talent was discovered during the extensive casting process and are looking forward to introducing him to the JERSEY BOYS audience. Adam Bailey made his West End debut in The Book of Mormon and played Felicia/Adam in the National Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Benjamin Yates played and covered Fiyero in the UK & Ireland tour of Wicked. He also played Mungojerrie in Cats at the London Palladium and most recently played Doug/Mr Spencer in The School of Rock at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Karl James Wilson played the role of Johnny Castle in the UK Tour of Dirty Dancing. Theatre credits also include the UK Tours of Jersey Boys and White Christmas. Karl appeared in Hollyoaks playing the role of Wardy.
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 over 11 years later on 15 January 2017, it was the 12th longest running show in Broadway history. It 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. JERSEY BOYS played two record-breaking UK and Ireland Tours from 2014 to 2016 and from 2017 to 2019.
JERSEY BOYS returned to New York with a new production in November 2017 and will resume performances when Broadway returns this autumn. The JERSEY BOYS US National Tour is still breaking house records in cities across North America.
JERSEY BOYS at the Trafalgar Theatre will be staged by the 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.
JERSEY BOYS is produced in London by the Dodgers and Trafalgar Theatre Productions, with BB Investments, Kevin Kinsella, Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link and Eilene Davidson Productions.
LISTINGS INFORMATION
Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall
London SW1A 2DY
Performances:
Between 28 July – 11 September:
Monday – Saturday 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm*
*no matinee 29 July & 5 August
13 September onwards:
Monday – Saturday 7.30pm with no performance on Tuesday evening
Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm
Sunday 4pm
Christmas 2021/22 Schedule
Monday 20 December 2021 7.30pm
Tuesday 21 December 2021 7.30pm
Wednesday 22 December 2021 7.30pm
Thursday 23 December 2021 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Friday 24 December 2021 NO PERFORMANCE
Saturday 25 December 2021 NO PERFORMANCE
Sunday 26 December 2021 4pm
Monday 27 December 2021 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tuesday 28 December 2021 7.30pm
Wednesday 29 December 2021 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 30 December 2021 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Friday 31 December 2021 NO PERFORMANCE
Saturday 1 January 2022 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 2 January 2022 4pm
Tickets: from £19.50
Box Office: 0844 871 7632
Current booking period: 28 July 2021 to 2 January 2022
Website: http://www.jerseyboyslondon.com
Facebook: @JerseyBoysLondon
Twitter & Instagram: @JerseyBoysUK
Trafalgar Theatre, when it opens, will comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines, with robust risk mitigation in place. In addition to hand sanitation, face coverings and track and trace, other measures will include contactless tickets, temperature testing and the deep clean and sanitation of the theatre.