Millennials (musical)
''Millennials'' is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Elliot Clay. It is described as a "pop song cycle". Productions Workshop ''Millennials'' was due to hold its first "work in progress" performances in February 2021 as part of MTFestUK. It was initially scheduled to play to an in-person audience, but was then planned to move online with the rest of the festival due to the coronavirus pandemic. The performances were postponed to May 2021, before embarking on a digital tour, with in person performances taking place at the Turbine Theatre. Casting for the work in progress performances featured Luke Bayer, Allie Daniel, Beth Hinton-Lever, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen, Tim Mahendran, Grace Mouat and Jodie Steele. Off-West End An Off-West End run was announced to begin at The Other Palace Studio on 8 July 2022, in a limited run to 7 August, with direction by Hannah Benson. The cast featured Luke Bayer, Hiba Elchikhe, Luke Latchman, Hannah Lowther, Rob Madge, and Georgina Onuorah, wi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Workshop Production
A workshop production is a form of theatrical performance, in which a play or musical is staged in a modest form which does not include some aspects of a full production. For example, costumes, sets and musical accompaniment may be excluded, or may be included in a simpler form. In contrast, tryout productions are usually presented as full productions, with performers in costume, on a set, and accompanied by an orchestra or band. Under the Actors' Equity Workshop Code, a workshop "can be produced for about one-eighth of what a Off-Broadway An off-Broadway theatre is any professional theatre venue in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499, inclusive. These theatres are smaller than Broadway theatres, but larger than off-off-Broadway theatres, which seat fewer tha ... production would cost, and for about one-twentieth of what a Broadway production would cost". A producer can develop works at less expense in the workshop format, and can present those works ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Off West End
Off West End refers to theatres in London which are not included as West End theatres. The term is a relatively recent one, coined after the similar American term "off-Broadway" (though without the same strict definition). It is usually used synonymously with the more widespread term fringe (or, specifically, the London Fringe), but sometimes is also used to refer to more mainstream or commercial theatre which is located within London but outside the centre, or to especially small and non-commercial theatres located within the centre. According to London Theatre, "Smaller theatres, including many pub theatres, are called fringe, although some of these small theatres are also called off West End, particularly those located in the West End of London, where most of the big commercial theatres are. These small theatres can vary in size, with seating capacities of around 40 to 400." While West End Theatres must register with the Society of London Theatre, SOLT membership for the off Wes ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Luke Bayer
Luke Charles Bayer (born 25 August 1992) is an English actor and singer who is known for his work in musical theatre. He is best known for his work in the Original West End Cast of ''Everybody's Talking About Jamie'' at the Apollo Theatre and for appearing on ''The X Factor'' in 2007. Early life Bayer was born and raised in North Yorkshire, England and attended South Craven School from the age of 11 until he was 18. At the age of 14, Bayer successfully auditioned for ''The X Factor'' making it through to Dannii Minogue's judges houses as one of the final six boys. In 2012 Bayer started training at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, graduating 2015. Career In 2005, Bayer successfully auditioned for the Les Misérables 20th Anniversary Concert at the Sondheim Theatre, London, in which he performed with 34 other young people who had all appeared in the recently released Schools Edition version of the show. Upon completing his training at Mountview Academy of Theat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Grace Mouat
Grace Elizabeth Mouat (born 12 May 1996) is an English musical theatre actress and podcaster. She is best known as Dance Captain/Swing in the musical ''Six'', cover Juliet in ''& Juliet'', Ella in '' Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella'' ( Hope Mill Theatre), Izzy in '' The Great British Bake Off Musical'' & Karen Smith, a role she originated in the West End production of ''Mean Girls''. Early life and education Mouat is from Camberley, Surrey. She is half Burmese and was born with a " Mongolian Blue Spot" on her back, a pigmented birth mark most common on people of Asian descent. She trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre. She was cast in ''Six'' during her third and final year of drama school. Career Acting Mouat began her career in the musical ''Six'', where she was a dance captain and swing. When the show moved to the West End, she was initially covering all six roles, which she had understudied during t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jodie Steele
Jodie Samantha Steele (born 25 March 1991) is an English stage actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for playing Heather Chandler in the UK Off West End and West End premiere of ''Heathers'' in 2018 and Katherine Howard in the UK tour of ''Six'' in 2019. Early life and education Steele is from Basingstoke and attended Brighton Hill Community School. She graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2013. Career Steele played Heather Chandler in the UK premiere of the musical ''Heathers'', alongside Carrie Hope Fletcher as Veronica and Jamie Muscato as JD. The show opened in 2018 at The Other Palace and then moved to the Theatre Royal Haymarket. In February 2022, Steele was part of ''But I'm a Cheerleader'' at the Turbine Theatre in the role of Kimberly/Hilary. In 2023 Steele joined the cast of ''Bonnie & Clyde'' as Blanche, for its transfer to the Garrick Theatre. The show had a sold-out concert run, starring Jordan Luke Gage and Frances Mayli McCann Fran ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Other Palace
The Other Palace is a theatre in London's Off West End which opened on 18 September 2012 as the St. James Theatre. It features a 312-seat main theatre and a 120-seat studio theatre. It was built on the site of the former Westminster Theatre, which was damaged by a fire in 2002 and subsequently demolished. It was owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatres Group from 2016 to 2021, which gave it its current name. Described as "the first newly built theatre complex in central London for 30 years", the building was designed by Foster Wilson Architects. The theatre began its debut season in September 2012 with the London premiere of Sandi Toksvig's '' Bully Boy''. After its acquisition by Really Useful Theatres Group, Paul Taylor Mills was appointed as the new artistic director, with a programme intended to develop new musicals. The name change became official in February 2017. In June 2018, Chris Harper stepped into the role of Director of Programming. In May 2021, Ll ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hiba Elchikhe
Hiba Amina A. Elchikhe (born 12 November 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her work in theatre. Early life Elchikhe was born in Hammersmith, West London and is of Moroccan and Egyptian descent. She speaks four languages. She attended the BRIT School at age 16 and went on to graduate from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Musical Theatre. Career Elchikhe made her professional stage debut with an understudy role on the 2015 Asia tour of ''Ghost'' and gained prominence through her lead role as Jasmine on the 2017 Australia tour of ''Aladdin''. In 2018, she made her London stage debut in ''Antony and Cleopatra'' at the National Theatre and originated the role of Selma Karamy in '' Broken Wings'' for its concept album and at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. In 2019, Elchikhe starred in the titular role of ''Brooklyn'' for its UK premiere at Greenwich Theatre. She also appeared in ''Fiver'' at Southwark Playhouse. Having originally been ca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hannah Lowther
Hannah Louise Lowther (born 11 September 1997) is an English actress and social media personality. She began a musical theatre career as a child, appearing in various productions including ''The Sound of Music'', ''Oliver!'' and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang''. Then in 2020, she amassed an online following on TikTok after posting videos whilst working at Tesco. Lowther was then cast in more high-profile roles, including appearing in ''Heathers'', ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' and the West End theatre production of ''Six''. Throughout her time on social media, Lowther has amassed over one million followers on TikTok and has become a popular musical theatre influencer there. Life and career Hannah Louise Lowther was born on 11 September 1997 in Basingstoke, Hampshire. She grew up in Oakley and attended Testbourne Community School. She began her stage career as a child, appearing in productions including ''The Sound of Music'', ''Oliver!'' and ''Chitty Chitty Bang Bang''. Lowther trained ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Georgina Castle
Georgina Emily Castle (born 11 December 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her work in musical theatre. In the West End, her roles include Sophie in ''Mamma Mia!'' at the Novello Theatre and Regina George in ''Mean Girls'' at the Savoy Theatre. Early life and education Castle was born in the South London Borough of Sutton and grew up in Clapham, the daughter of broadcaster and former tennis player Andrew Castle and Sophia (née Runham). Her maternal grandparents are Swedish. She is a descendant of Annie Besant through her paternal grandmother. In addition to playing sport with her sister Claudia, Castle took weekend Stagecoach drama classes as well as singing and ballet lessons. Castle attended Alleyn's School, where she completed A Levels in English literature, religious studies, and psychology. She went on to graduate from the Central School of Speech and Drama in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting. Career In 2009 at age 16, Castle performed on Keith Jack ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jarnéia Richard-Noel
Jarnéia Richard-Noel (born 12 June 1994) is an English stage actress and singer. She is known for portraying the role of Catherine of Aragon in the musical ''Six (musical), SIX'' on the original UK tour and in the West End production at the Arts Theatre, Lyric Theatre, London, Lyric Theatre and Vaudeville Theatre and in the show’s pro-shot ''SIX The Musical Live!'', as well as forming part of pop girl group SVN. Early life Richard-Noel grew up in Northampton, and has attended dance school since she was five and continued her love for arts into college. Richard-Noel then started training at the Urdang Academy in Islington, London for a National Diploma in Professional Musical theatre, Musical Theatre in 2014 for three years until she graduated in 2017. She is also of Grenada, Grenadian and Trinbagonian descent. Career Prior to making her professional debut as a singer and dancer on board a P&O Cruises, P&O cruise, Richard-Noel performed in a number of productions whilst t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cleve September
Cleve September (born 15 October 1993) is a South African-born actor. He originated the role of John Laurens/Philip Hamilton in the West End production of ''Hamilton''. For his performance, he was nominated for Laurence Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards. He also played Sonny in ''In the Heights''. Early life and education September was born in South Africa and moved to London at the age of 8. When he was younger, September was interested in sports, particularly basketball, rugby and sprint. September attended the BRIT School. He went on to graduate from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre. Career Musical theatre September made his professional debut in ''In the Heights'', playing the role of Sonny. The show started its run at the Southwark Playhouse and September joined for its transfer to the Kings Cross Theatre in 2015. Original cast included David Bedella as Kevin Rosario, Eve Polycarpou as Abuela Claudia, Victoria Ham ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |