Soho Cinders coming to Charing Cross Theatre
London theatre news: Thursday 3 October 2019
London West End - Musicals - Shows
West End stars Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell head the cast of Soho Cinders coming to Charing Cross Theatre later this month.
Image courtesy Charing Cross Theatre
Casting has been confirmed for Will Keith's production of Soho Cinders which will have a nine week run from 24 October at London's Charing Cross Theatre.
West End stars Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell head the cast of the show which is written by George Stiles, Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis.
Luke was alternate Jamie in Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Apollo theatre and Millie ends her Olivier Award-nominated reign as Anne Boleyn in the smash-hit musical SIX at the Arts theatre on October 13.
The writers commented ...
"In 2000, we sat in Regent's Park discussing what we'd like to write next.
Honk! had just won the Olivier Award at The National Theatre, and we felt we should choose a subject that challenged us and perhaps took the audience by surprise.
We wanted to write about London, why people had become disenchanted by politics, and the complexities of love.
We also wanted to write a fable - our story is about a love that blossoms between two people of different backgrounds and generations, and what they learn from each other.
Soho Cinders holds a very special place in our hearts; when Elliot came on board as co-bookwriter, it was the start of a very happy creative collaboration which has seen many more adventures around the world.
We are absolutely delighted the show is making a return to the heart of our city in Will Keith's production."
Show listing information
Synopsis
When impoverished student Robbie becomes romantically involved with engaged London Mayoral candidate James Prince, his lap-dancing step-sisters become the least of his problems!
James and Robbie's worlds collide, forcing them to fight for their own fairy-tale ending.
Celebrating London's most colourful district and mixing politics, sex-scandals and true love, Soho Cinders is a deliciously naughty musical update of the Cinderella story with an infectious score that you'll be humming long past the stroke of midnight!
Cast
Luke Bayer
Millie O'Connell
Lewis Asquith
Tori Hargreaves
Michaela Stern
Natalie Harman
Ewan Gillies
Christopher Coleman
Hollie Taylor
Melissa Rose
Jade Bailey
Thomas Ball
Luke Byrne
Ben Darcy
Laura Fulgenzi
Danny Lane
Savannah Reed
Cast after 21 December:
Michael Mather
Livvy Evans
Dayle Hodge
Hollie Taylor
Tori Hargreaves
Lewis Asquith
Michaela Stern
Liam McHugh
Melissa Rose
Luke Byrne
Savannah Reed
Thomas Ball
Laura Fulgenzi
Jade Bailey
Creatives
Author: (Book) Anthony Drewe and Elliot Davis
Composer: George Stiles
Lyricist: Anthony Drewe
Director: Will Keith
Set designer: Justin Williams
Musical direction: Sarah Morrison
Choreography: Adam Haigh
Production: Will Keith for Theatre Syndicate London and Starting Over Theatricals Ltd in association with Kyle Tovey for AKT Management
Venue
Villiers Street
London
WC2N 6NL
Dates
From: Thursday 24 October 2019
Closed: Saturday 11 January 2020
Tickets
Standard: From £20
Links
Show website
ActDrop full listing for Soho Cinders
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