Fisherman's Friends: The Musical
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The Musical | |
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Music | Various |
Lyrics | Various |
Book | Amanda Whittington |
Basis | The story and music of Fisherman's Friends and the 2019 film |
Premiere | 13 October 2021: Cornwall Playhouse, Hall for Cornwall, Truro |
Productions | 2021 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.
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Cast and characters[]
Character | Truro (2021) |
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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[]
- ^ "World Premiere of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical to Open at Hall for Cornwall". Theatre Weekly. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Cornwall, Hall for. "Hall for Cornwall | Theatre & Arts in Cornwall". www.hallforcornwall.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Full cast announced for FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL". Performing Arts Mag. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Trewhela, Lee (2021-09-09). "Renowned actors announced for Hall For Cornwall premiere". CornwallLive. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ^ Darvill, Josh (2021-11-06). "Fisherman's Friends: The Musical announces UK tour starting in 2022". Stage Chat. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- 2021 musicals
- British musicals
- Musicals inspired by real-life events