Fisherman's Friends: The Musical

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Fisherman's Friends
The Musical
Fisherman's Friends The Musical poster.jpg
Official artwork
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
BookAmanda Whittington
BasisThe story and music of Fisherman's Friends
and the 2019 film
Premiere13 October 2021: Cornwall Playhouse, Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Productions2021 Truro
2022 UK tour

Fisherman's Friends: The Musical is a stage musical with a book by Amanda Whittington based on the true story and music of the folk-music group Fisherman's Friends and the 2019 film Fisherman's Friends.

Production history[]

Truro (2021)[]

In January 2021, it was announced the musical will have its world premiere at the Cornwall Playhouse in the Hall for Cornwall, Truro beginning previews from 13 October with an official press night on 18 October 2021, running until 30 October.[1] The production was the first production to open the theatre following a major £20 million refurbishment.[2] The production was directed by James Grieve, designed by Lucy Osborne with musical supervision by David White. Full casting was announced on 12 September 2021.[3][4]

UK tour (2022-23)[]

Following the success of the Truro production, it was announced that the musical will tour the UK opening at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth from 1 September 2022. Casting and further dates for 2023 are to be announced.[5]

Musical numbers[]

The songs from the musical will include sea-shanties that have both been made famous by the group, as well as having been sung by them. Some of the songs have been embellished for the stage, being performed more emotionally, with adapted lyrics or even in a different musical style. All of the music heard is performed live by the on-stage company.

Cast and characters[]

Character Truro (2021)
Danny Calum Callaghan
Alwyn Parisa Shahmir
Maggie Susie Blake
Sally Georgia Bruce
Jim Deka Walmsley
Leadville Mensah Bediako
Jago Robert Duncan
Ben Edward Rowe
Dinger Rakesh Boury
Archie Hadrian Delacey
Wiggie Matt Slack
Rowan Dan Buckley
Leah Deborah Tracey
Musicians James William-Pattison

Annie Grace

John O’Mahony

Louisa Beadel

Hazel Askew

Alfie Gidley

James Findlay (MD)

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ "World Premiere of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical to Open at Hall for Cornwall". Theatre Weekly. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  2. ^ Cornwall, Hall for. "Hall for Cornwall | Theatre & Arts in Cornwall". www.hallforcornwall.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  3. ^ "Full cast announced for FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL". Performing Arts Mag. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  4. ^ Trewhela, Lee (2021-09-09). "Renowned actors announced for Hall For Cornwall premiere". CornwallLive. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  5. ^ Darvill, Josh (2021-11-06). "Fisherman's Friends: The Musical announces UK tour starting in 2022". Stage Chat. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
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