Identical (musical)

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Identical
MusicGeorge Stiles
LyricsAnthony Drewe
BookStuart Paterson
BasisLottie and Lisa
by Erich Kästner

Identical is an upcoming stage musical with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and a book by Stuart Paterson. It is based on the 1949 novel Lottie and Lisa by Erich Kästner (which also became the basis for many adaptations including Disney's The Parent Trap-film series which began with a 1961 film).

Plot[]

As with the novel, the musical follows the story of twin girls who were separated at birth who meet at summer camp ten years later before swapping places to reunite with their parents and live each other's lives.

Production[]

The musical was due to have its world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse before transferring to the Theatre Royal, Bath over the summer of 2020. However, due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom, the production has been delayed until 2021.[1] The production was then postponed to the summer 2021 season, however has since been postponed again until summer 2022 with dates to be confirmed.

The musical be directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and produced by Kenny Wax.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to be postponed until 2021 | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-04-03.
  2. ^ "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to run in Nottingham and Bath | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ^ "Parent Trap Musical Identical Sets World Premiere with Nottingham Playhouse". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2019-09-24.

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