Eugenius!
Eugenius! The Musical | |
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The Eunique Musical | |
Music | Ben Adams Chris Wilkins |
Lyrics | Ben Adams Chris Wilkins |
Book | Ben Adams Chris Wilkins |
Premiere | 29 June 2016London Palladium : |
Productions | 2018 Off-West End |
Eugenius! is an original musical featuring book, music and lyrics by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins. The show is a comedy book musical.
Productions[]
London Palladium[]
After two years of extensive workshops with the writers and original creatives, the musical had its world premiere as a concert performance at the London Palladium on 29th June 2016, produced by , & Warwick Davis (who also starred as Evil Lord Hector).[1] The concert also featured Marcus Brigstocke as the narrator. The concert was choreographed by Aaron Renfree and co-directed by Ian Talbot and Michael Jibson.
Runs at The Other Palace[]
A fully staged production received its premiere at The Other Palace in London from 22 January to 3 March 2018,[2] returning for a second run from 1 September to 7 October 2018, before being extended until 21 October 2018,[3]starring Rob Houchen in the leading role of Eugene. The production was choreographed by Aaron Renfree directed by Ian Talbot, with Michael Jibson serving as a creative consultant. The production received mixed reviews, but gained a cult following from an audience of fans of all ages who were hooked on the catchy tunes and funny script.
Planned West End engagement[]
Following the run at The Other Palace, a transfer was planned for a limited 10-week season at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End from 27 October 2018 to 7 January 2019,[4] however it was later announced that this would not be happening.[5]
Cast and characters[]
Character | London Palladium
(2016 concert) |
The Other Palace
(2018 - 1st run) |
The Other Palace
(2018 - 2nd run) |
Recording Artist
(2019) |
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Eugene | Louis Maskell | Liam Forde | Rob Houchen | Ben Adams |
Janey | Amy Lennox | Laura Baldwin | Amy Lennox | |
Feris | Daniel Buckley | |||
Evil Lord Hector | Warwick Davis | Ian Hughes | Neil McDermott | Warwick Davis |
Theo | Samuel Holmes | Scott Paige | ||
Lex | David Bedella | Cameron Blakely | Alex Bourne | Michael Jibson |
Carrie/Super Hot Lady | Summer Strallen | Melissa James | Emily Tierney | Joanne Clifton |
Gerhard/Tough Man | Shaun Dalton | Shaun Dalton | Simon Thomas | Shaun Dalton |
Space Diva/Mrs Truthstretcher | Alison Arnopp | Sharon D. Clarke | ||
Space Lord | Brian Blessed (voice) | |||
Narrator | Marcus Brigstocke |
References[]
- ^ "New British Musical Eugenius! to Bow at London Palladium in June | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "Warwick Davis announces EUGENIUS! at The Other Palace". LondonTheatre1.com. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "Eugenius! to return to The Other Palace | Official London Theatre". Official London Theatre. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "Eugenius! to transfer to the West End". Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ Hemley, Matthew (11 October 2018). "Musical Eugenius! cancels West End run". The Stage. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
External links[]
- 2016 musicals
- Original musicals
- British musicals
- West End musicals