34 years after having starred in the original West End production, Michael Ball returns to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Aspects of Love at the Lyric Theatre for a strictly limited season, this time playing the role of George.
Performances begin on 12 May 2023. For more information and tickets, please see www.aspectsoflove.com
It was announced today (Thursday 2 February 2023) that Jamie Bogyo – who made his professional theatre debut in the lead role of Christian in the smash hit West End production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical – will play Alex, the role that Michael Ball himself originated in 1989.
It was announced today (Thursday 2 February 2023) that Jamie Bogyo – who made his professional theatre debut in the lead role of Christian in the smash hit West End production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical – will play Alex, the role that Michael Ball himself originated in 1989.
Michael Ball said:
“I’m thrilled to announce that the role of Alex in Aspects of Love will be played by Jamie Bogyo. He’s tall, good looking, sings like a dream and is half my age…..I hate him! He will be amazing.”
Jamie’s casting was announced in a very special performance on the Ken Bruce Show on BBC Radio 2, with a Jamie and Michael teaming up to perform the iconic number, Love Changes Everything. You can listen to their performance again HERE.
With original music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Don Black and Charles Hart, based on the novel by David Garnett and directed by Jonathan Kent, this heart-breaking story of passion, love, life and loss in post-war France and Italy, follows three generations of the Dillingham family spanning 17 years.
Alex falls in love with an actress Rose and as the pair embark on a passionate affair, the unexpected arrival of Uncle George changes all their lives and those around them forever as they discover how love – in its many forms – truly does change everything.
Aspects of Love at The Lyric Theatre is produced by Nica Burns, by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited. Further casting is yet to be announced.
Cambridge Arts Theatre, Cambridge – until Saturday 4th February 2023
Reviewed by Steph Lott
5*****
The Mirror Crack’d is one of my favourite Agatha Christie stories, and Rachel Wagstaff’s new adaptation, starring Susie Blake as Miss Marple, did not disappoint. I think it’s one of Agatha Christie’s most ingenious plots, a story of revenge and old dark secrets, and this performance, imbued with both comedy and sadness, is a true delight for the audience.
The sleepy village of St Mary Mead has a new housing estate and a rich American film star, Marina Gregg, (played by Sophie Ward) has made their home in the manor house. A terrible murder takes place, and it seems that it’s up to the redoubtable Miss Jane Marple, confined to a chair after an accident, to solve the crime. Her somewhat bumbling nephew Chief Inspector Craddock (Oliver Boot) has been brought in to solve the case but of course needs his aunt Miss Marple to help him.
Susie Blake’s Miss Marple is outstanding. She is warm, wise, clever and engaging and it would be so easy to tell her your secrets! The cast that supports her is excellent too. Sophie Ward brings a narcissistic air to her portrayal of glamorous selfish Marina Gregg. There are great performances too from Jules Melvin as the killer’s first victim, the film fan Heather Leigh, and David Partridge as Heather’s husband Cyril Leigh. Their story is highlighted in a way I hadn’t seen before in other productions.
The clever set by designer Adrian Linford really stood out for me too. Its cunning design facilitated the portrayal of “flashbacks” and location changes as the witnesses tell Inspector Craddock and Miss Marple the story and what they saw. The choreography and direction of the show, created by Philip Franks, deserves applause in itself. The slick use of freeze frame, clever blocking and lighting means that the story moves easily back and forth through time shifts and across locations. It’s a clever and sophisticated production indeed.
Original Theatre’s production of The Mirror Crack’d is an entertaining whodunnit at its best.
Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce full casting for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production of the musical ANNIE opening at Curve, Leicester on Saturday 25 February 2023. Joining the previously announced Craig Revel Horwood and Paul O’Grady, will be Scottish BAFTA winner Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger, all starringas ‘Miss Hannigan’ at various venues. Alongside them will be Alex Bourne as Oliver Warbucks, Paul French as Rooster, Amelia Adams as Grace Farrell, and Billie-Kay as Lily St. Regis. The title role of Annie is shared by Zoe Akinyosade, Harlie Barthram and Poppy Cunningham. They are joined by three teams of young performers who play the residents of Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Completing the cast will be Emily Barnett-Salter, Alistair Beattie, David Burrows, Sergi Ibanez, Rosalind James, Belle Kizzy Green, Ellie May-Wilson, Martin McCarthy, Phoebe Roberts, Lukin Simmonds, Matthew Sweet, Dawn Williams, and Tommy Wade-Smith.
*Full tour dates, including details of at which venues Craig Revel Horwood, Paul O’Grady, Elaine C Smith and Jodie Prenger star, are in the listings below. www.anniethemusicaltour.uk
Craig Revel Horwood is probably best known as a judge on all 20 series of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. He returns to the part of Miss Hannigan having played the role to critical acclaim in this production in both the West End and on tour. His other West End Theatre credits include Munkustrap in Cats, Miss Saigon at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and Harry in Crazy for You at the Prince Edward Theatre. Craig directed and choreographed Strictly Ballroom the Musical which is currently touring the UK and Ireland, and the 2016/17 tour of Sister Act the Musical, as well as the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour. He also choreographed the film Paddington 2.
BAFTA Award winning television, radio and stage star Paul O’Grady returns to Annie having first played the role of Miss Hannigan at the Victoria Palace Theatre in 1998. His other theatre credits include playing the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium and many pantomimes including Cinderella and Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the London Palladium. On television he is best known as the host of ITV’s Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs, Paul O’Grady’s Great British Escape, The Paul O’Grady Show, Channel 4’s Blind Date and BBC One’s Blankety Blank. He is also a highly celebrated writer, having written both autobiographical and fictional books and recently completed a 14 year run as a presenter on BBC Radio 2.
Elaine C Smith is perhaps best known for playing Mary Doll in the BBC comedy Rab C Nesbitt, as well as her role as Christine in the BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, for which she won a Scottish BAFTA for Best Actress in 2018. On stage she consistently headlines major pantomimes, having just finished her 13th year at Glasgow King’s Theatre. She played Cora in the original UK Tour and West End run of Calendar Girls as well as playing Susan Boyle in the UK tour of I Dreamed A Dream which she co-write with Alan McHugh.
Jodie Prenger recently joined ITV’s Coronation Street as Glenda Shuttleworth. Her West End credits include A Taste of Honey at the Trafalgar Studios. Oliver! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, One Man Two Guvnors at Theatre Royal Haymarket and Spamalot at the Playhouse Theatre. On tour she has appeared in Abigail’s Party, Shirley Valentine, Annie, Fat Friends, Tell Me on A Sunday and Calamity Jane. On television she has appeared in the BBC’s Shakespeare & Hathaway, Years and Years, Casualty and Waterloo Road.
Alex Bourne returns to Annie as Oliver Warbucks, having played the role both in the West End, Toronto and the UK Tour. His other theatre credits include Edna Turnblad in the UK Tour of Hairspray, Sam Carmichael in the UK Tour of Mamma Mia!, Khashoggi in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre, Billy Flynn in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre and Lex Hogan in Eugenius! at The Other Palace. On film he can be seen in Sony Pictures’ Cinderella.
Paul French was most recently seen as TinMan/Hickory in The Wizard of Oz at Curve, Leicester. His other theatre credits include Kenickie in Grease at the Dominion Theatre and in the production’s UK Tour and Double J in Saturday Night Fever at the Peacock Theatre. On film he can be seen in Visualize Films’ Tomorrow Morning.
Amelia Adams has most recently been seen in the UK Tour of Friends! The Musical Parody. Her previous theatre credits include Lois Lane/Bianca in Kiss Me, Kate for Welsh National Opera, Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys at the Piccadilly Theatre and on tour, Martha Burelli in The Rat Pack at the Haymarket Theatre and on tour. She has also appeared in the UK Tour of Hairspray and Spamalot both in the West End and on tour.
Billie-Kay recently appeared as Angel in Anything Goes at the Barbican and its UK and Ireland tour. She has also appeared as Dale Tremont in Top Hat at The Mill at Sonning and in 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. On film she has appeared in Disney’s Dis-Enchanted and Beauty and the Beast, and Sony Pictures’ Cinderella.
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery and torment at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Determined to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search…
With its award-winning book and score, this stunning production includes the unforgettable songs ‘It’s the Hard Knock Life’, ‘Easy Street’, ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’ and ‘Tomorrow’.
ANNIE has Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin and a Book by Thomas Meehan. It is directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster with set and costume design by Colin Richmond, choreography by Nick Winston, lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound design by Richard Brooker.
The producers of Annie cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Katy Lipson to host Aria Entertainment’s first Open Pitching Day for writers of new stage musicals
Aria Entertainment was founded in 2012 by Producer Katy Lipson and over 10 years she has produced more than 80 productions in the West End, Off-West End and across the UK.
Since the beginning of her career, Katy has proudly championed new musicals, from producing the hugely successful From Page To Stage festival for six years, showcasing the best international new musicals to premiering many new musicals all around the country, most recently ‘Claus’ at the Lowry in Salford. She also recently co-launched The Chamber Musical Award, commissioning two new musicals and producing a concert of 15 shortlisted shows at the Garrick Theatre.
On Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th March 2023, Katy will be hosting an open pitching day in central London to give writers the chance to present their new musical, at whatever stage of development it may be, in person to Katy and Aria’s Literary Manager Tom Ramsay. This will be the first of a twice-yearly opportunity for writers to directly connect with the team and share their writing.
Sign up for 15-minute slots can be found at bit.ly/ariapitchingday and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. On the pitching day, you can have as much or as little of the show written as possible, as long as you can share at least one original song.
Please note there is no need to bring performers – we ask that writers perform themselves or play demos in the room. Pitches should be a maximum of 10 minutes long to allow for at least five minutes of feedback and conversation.
The Aria Entertainment team look forward to making new connections and learning about your work.
Aria Entertainment was founded in 2012 by Producer Katy Lipson. In 10 years, she has produced over 80 productions in the West End, Off-West End and across the UK. Her most recent credits have included ‘Cruise’, which received an Olivier nomination for Best New Play and is now being developed as a film after two sell-out runs at the Duchess Theatre and Apollo Theatre, and the critically acclaimed transfer of ‘The Last Five Years’ to the West End. She is also a producer of several major UK tours including ‘The Osmonds’, ‘The Cher Show’, ‘Hair’, ‘The Rise and Fall of Little Voice’ and ‘The Addams Family’.
For several years, Katy was the Producing Artistic Director of the renowned Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, creating and producing productions, many of which transferred to London. During her tenure she worked with Stephen Schwartz on creating a re-imagined version of ‘Rags’ and presented the first production of Jerry Herman’s ‘Mame’ in the UK for over 50 years.
In 2017, Lipson was awarded the Best Producer award by the Off-West End Awards and in 2019 was nominated for International Producer of the Year by the League of Professional Theatre Women in New York. She is a recipient of the Stage One Bursary and Start Up Award and works as a mentor on their Bursary and Bridge the Gap programmes. In 2018 she was included in “The Stage 100” list and in 2019 and 2020 for her work at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester and again in 2021 for her work as a solo producer.
Lipson is at the forefront of new musical development in the UK, having set up the From Page to Stage festival to support new musicals at all difference stages of development. In 6 years, From Page to Stage has given a platform to over 100 new musicals; many of which have gone on to have full productions and be licensed worldwide. It is a keen passion of hers to cultivate new musicals that can have a long lasting legacy in the West End, on Broadway and all around the world.
Lyceum Theatre Sheffield – until 4th February 2023
Reviewed by Carol Crann
4****
Steel Magnolias opens with an accurate recreation of a hair salon in the 80s, complete with furniture and posters reminiscent of the era. It was designed in such a way as to include the audience in the performance, and for that reason made them feel immediately invested in the dialogue that was taking place on stage.
We see six friends, who all have strong characters independently, but together they interact on a level that gives an excellent understanding of what it was like to live and work in small town America.
In terms of the dialogue, it’s the one-liners that stand out. Throughout the show they are expertly delivered by the all the cast, whether via a playful observation or a sarcastic put-down – each strikes the exact chord you feel it should.
Performance-wise, the optimism of youth from Shelby (Diane Vickers) provides a sharp contrast with the often jaded and acerbic asides from Harriet Thorpe’s Ouiser Boudreaux. Shelby’s Mum, M’Lynn, is played brilliantly by Laura Main, who manages to portray perfectly both the strength and vulnerability needed when dealing with the twists and turns that her life takes. And in Truvy, the hairdresser, Lucy Speed showcases her role as the glue that holds the friendship group together.
As an ensemble they show a real insight into how women interact, and in turn support each other.
The strong bond between the friends becomes more and more apparent as the play evolves and their lives move on, and – with a lovely blend of humour and emotion – it really is a heart-warming tale of friendship and support.
Steel Magnolias has a feel-good factor that I thoroughly enjoyed, and it was evident that the rest of the audience agreed. I’d highly recommend you give the Lyceum a visit for this one
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Following unprecedented demand, tickets for all existing performances of Streetcar have now sold out for the run at the Phoenix Theatre from 20 March to 29 April 2023. But audiences are encouraged to sign up at www.streetcarwestend.com to be the first to find out when more tickets become available.
The tickets for Streetcar sold out in a record-breaking two hours, following today’s general on sale from 10am, making it the fastest selling production to date in any Ambassador Theatre Group venue, and additionally for ATG Productions as a theatrical production company.
Paul Mescal, just nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA for his leading role in the film Aftersun, and best known for his BAFTA winning role in Normal People, Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran (Summer & Smoke), Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts) and Dwane Walcott (One Night in Miami, Our Girl)play Stanley, Blanche, Stella and Harold ‘Mitch’ Mitchell respectively, in the now sold-out transfer of the Almeida Theatre’s critically acclaimed, hot ticket production of A Streetcar Named Desire.
★★★★★
The Times, The Sunday Times, The Observer, The i
“How pretty the sky is! I ought to go there on a rocket that never comes down.”
On a street in New Orleans, in the blistering summer heat, a sister spirals.
When Blanche unexpectedly visits her estranged sister Stella, she brings with her a past that will threaten their future. As Stella’s husband Stanley stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s fragile world begins to fracture. Reality and illusion collide and a violent conflict changes their lives forever.
Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall’s “heart-stopping” (The Telegraph)revival of Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece runs in the West End from 20 March 2023.
Patsy Ferran (“astonishingly good” Time Out) returns as Blanche DuBois, with Paul Mescal (“tremendous” The Times)as Stanley and Anjana Vasan (“outstanding” New York Times) as Stella in this “mesmerising” (The i) production.
A Streetcar Named Desire’s creative team is as follows: Director: Rebecca Frecknall; Set Designer: Madeleine Girling; Costume Designer: Merle Hensel; Lighting Designer: Lee Curran; Sound Designer: Peter Rice: Composer: Angus MacRae and Casting Director: Julia Horan CDG.
A Streetcar Named Desire is produced by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions the Almeida Theatre, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin productions.
New Wimbledon Theatre – until Saturday 4 February 2023
Reviewed by Charlotte Baker
4****
If there was ever a cure for the January blues The Cher Show would be it! I left feeling on cloud 9 after an evening spent watching this sequined spectacular which tells the story of how shy girl Cherilyn Sarkisian becomes the ultimate diva and a true female icon.
My usual theatre buddy couldn’t come with me as she was ill, so I bought along my 14 year old daughter. I was slightly apprehensive that she would find it dull as the only Cher she had heard of was the one from teenage cult classic Clueless! But there was no need to worry as I looked across at her beaming face lit up by the disco ball that Wimbledom theatre had become.
The show is a chronicle of Chers career. There are three Chers, Debbie Kurup who plays “Star” Danielle Steers “Lady” and Millie O’Connor who is “Babe. Each actor represents Cher at different points of her life, and what I really liked was how the three would talk and interact with each other, offering advise to her younger self or being self critical. In some ways it made you think about how your opinions and priorities change over the years and gave depth to what could have been just a lighthearted show about fabulous costumes and catchy tunes.
Speaking of costumes … wow! The costume designer Gabriella Slade must of had so much fun with these creations. They were breath taking and would almost steal the show if it wasn’t for the incredible lead actors. Our 3 Chers really did blow everyone away with there incredible performances, it’s hard to pick a favourite as they all brought a different element to the show.
The production was very slick, however there was a technical issue at the end of act 1 which meant the final scene of act 1 had to start again and there was a longer interval. This was handle really well by the production team amd cast and the audience all helped cheering along as the divas took to the stage..
The second act did have a bit of a dip half way through and fell abit flat, but in a way that kind of went with the story of Chers life. This was then followed by what was a truly incredible fabulous finale which had us all up in a seats dancing and singing along. This was Chers come back!
This show is truly a must see and will unleash your inner Diva. In fact if I could turn back time … I could see it again and again.
Atmospheric, menacing, hypnotic and beautifully danced, Rambert Dance stormed into Hull New Theatre in Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.
A Rambert production in association with Birmingham Hippodrome written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight CBE and choreographed and directed by Benoit Swan Pouffer was a stunning piece of theatre.
The show tells the story of Thomas Shelby (Guillaume Queau) and starts with the trenches in World War 1 and all the horror that goes with it, with the narrator Benjamin Zephaniah saying “you young men of the tunnelling brigade, you are all dead. Not counted among the dead because your bodies were not buried with dead, but dead inside…” This really sets the tone of the dance and explains a bit as to why the Peaky Blinders behaved like they did, violent and angry that they were not given what they thought they deserved after defending their country. And how that they would take what they wanted. The story then follows the lives and deaths in the Shelby family and how violence was a part of their lives.
The band made up of Yaron Engler, James Douglas and The Last Morrrell were magnificent, from the recognisable tones of the theme from the Peaky Blinders television show to thumping rock/metal tracks composed by Roman Gianarthur which really set the atmosphere.
The set (designed by Moi Tran) took us from the trenches, industrial factory, night club and the streets were on different levels setting the tone for each scene.
The lighting (designed by Natasha Chivers) made the scenes come alive and made them very atmospheric.
And the costumes … wow! Designed by Richard Gellar, the 3-piece suits with the razor blades glinting in the peaks of the caps, the gorgeous dresses and all the other costume really made the performance.
The fight scene, towards the end was so beautifully choregraphed by Adrian Derrick-Palmer it was difficult to know who to watch.
The whole show was amazing from beginning to end, you really do not have to have watched the Televison show to understand or enjoy this dance. I highly recommend watching and this was one of the best dance productions that I have seen. The cast very much deserved the standing ovation, miss it at your peril!
Nottingham Theatre Royal- until Saturday 4 February 2023
Reviewed by Louise Ford
3***
No hopers, jokers and rogues
The journey to fame and fortune started back in 2010 when their imaginatively named album Port Issac’s Fisherman’s Friends became a hit in the UK charts. The story of a group of singing fishermen was too good not to be turned into a film (or two) and now a musical (based on Amanda Whittington’s book), directed by James Grieve. The songs and the story lend themselves to a joyful musical.
The story starts down at the harbour, where the cast do what they do best fishing and singing. The set (designed by Lucy Osborne) is a delight easily capturing the quaint harbour and then magically transforming into an energetic scene out at sea. I loved the rock and roll feel of the boat. All the time the fishermen are singing.
At times the shanties are performed a-cappella, a lone voice starting a refrain then being joined by the rest of the crew, at other times the shanty starts with the music and the crew join in. The musicians are not static they weave around the stage with their instruments . A whole host of instruments and props are used to produce the lively sound.
There are two interwoven stories the “discovery” of the singing Cornish men and a love story between Alwyn (Parisa Shahmir) and Danny (Dominic Brewer). Alwyn is the daughter of Jim (James Gaddas), the “boss” of the fishermen. Alwyn is a gifted musician and song writer (she made a cassette, when she was 12!). The songs performed by Parisa are beautiful, her voice is ethereal and haunting.
In addition to the main themes there is a bit of social comment on emmets (tourists), the rivalry between Devon and Cornwall and the sadness of loss and the loneliness of being a new mother. There are a fair few jokes and a bit of bawdy humour.
So back to basics the colour palette for the costumes was all Cornish coastal hews (muted blues, greys and browns), a couple of fisherman’s smocks and of course knitwear. In my opinion you cannot have enough knitwear on stage!
The shanties are at the heart of the story and the production is jam packed with them. The range of topics is vast from Australia to America and back again. All of the songs are performed with energy and joy. The cast really seem to be enjoying themselves , especially when they are foot-stomping the beat!
So grab your gansey and head on down to the sea shore for an evening of song and joy.
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Opening hours extended! The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN is continues its sell-out West End run, with new tickets released for dates until 30 July 2023.
An uplifting celebration of community and friendship with something for everyone… including free beer! Enjoy 90 minutes of feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else in the West End.
Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross,Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few. A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers; this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all…live!
Conor Hanley – who has previously performed in The Choir of Man on the 2022 US tour, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Coventry City of Culture, joins the company at the Arts Theatre as ‘The Poet’ from Weds 1 February, marking his West End debut. Daniel Harnett will also return to the show, having been part of the original West End cast, and the company of the US tour.
They will join Michael Baxter (Les Misérables – 25th Anniversary tour, Gypsy – Wales Millennium Centre) as ‘The Maestro’, Levi Tyrell-Johnson (making his professional debut in The Choir of Man), as ‘The Hard Man’, Mark Irwin (The Choir of Man West End, Korea, Australia, The Commitments – Palace Theatre) as ‘The Barman’, Owen Bolton (also making his professional debut in The Choir of Man) as ‘The Beast’, Jordan Oliver (The Choir of Man West End, Netherlands, Australia and Korea, The Sound of Music – UK Tour) as ‘The Handyman’, Matt Beveridge (The Choir of Man West End, Australia, Netherland, Titanic – Princess of Wales Toronto) as ‘The Romantic’, Matt Nalton (Jersey Boys – Piccadilly Theatre, Beautiful – Aldwych Theatre) as ‘The Pub Bore’ and Matt Thorpe (Jersey Boys – Piccadilly Theatre & UK tour, We Will Rock You – Dominion) as ‘The Joker’. Completing the company are Sam Ebenezer (The Mousetrap – St Martin’s Theatre, Cinderella – Sunderland Empire), Gavin Ryan (West Side Story – Bord Gais Dublin, making his West End debut in The Choir of Man) and Lucas Koch (Million Dollar Quartet – Barn Theatre, also making his West End debut in The Choir of Man).
THE CHOIR OF MAN has previously played three sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and multiple sold-out US and European tours. Following its last run at the Arts Theatre from October 2021 to April 2022, it received an Olivier nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, and then went on to play in Coventry as part of the City of Culture Assembly Festival season and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
THE CHOIR OF MAN is created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, directed by Nic Doodson, with musical supervision, vocal arrangements and orchestrations by Jack Blume, movement direction and choreography by Freddie Huddleston, monologues written by Ben Norris, scenic design by Oli Townsend, lighting design by Richard Dinnen, costume design and associate scenic design by Verity Sadler, sound design by Sten Severson, casting by Debbie O’Brien. Hollie Cassar serves as musical director and associate musical supervisor, and Rachel Chapman serves as associate choreographer.
The show is produced by Immersive Everywhere, Nic Doodson, Andrew Kay, Wendy & Andy Barnes, Gavin Kalin and Hunter Arnold.
Nic Doodson said, “The Choir of Man is a show all about being together and the power of community. Over the years, we’ve been lucky enough to work with some incredibly talented and hard-working actors and musicians and we’re delighted to welcome Conor and Danny back into our little pub. The Jungle is a place through which many actors have passed, and each had contributed their talents and stories to the fabric of our show so when actors return it feels in a way like they’re coming home.”
