Paul Virides Productions right this moment broadcasts the world première manufacturing of the heart-warming, authentic musical Then, Now & Next, written by Christopher J Orton (My Land’s Shore)and Jon Robyns (at the moment enjoying the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera)in a first-time collaboration for the pair.
Directed by Julie Atherton (Ordinary Days) and starring Alice Fearn (Come From Away, Wicked), with additional casting to be introduced, the manufacturing opens at Southwark Playhouse, Borough on twenty eighth June, with previews from twenty third June, and runs till twenty ninth July.
Christopher J Orton and Jon Robyns mentioned right this moment “We started work on early drafts of this show together almost ten years ago, and eagerly revisited it in April 2020. It got us both through lockdown with no expectation of the show turning into what it is today. We came out the other side with a piece that speaks to how we all feel now about moving forward and what it means to belong.
We are strong advocates of new, original British musicals, and are delighted to have our debut show produced at Southwark Playhouse; a proven breeding ground for new innovative writing. Alice Fearn has beautifully embodied the character of Alex Shaw through several workshops, and we’re extremely excited for audiences to see her bring this brand-new musical to the stage for the first time.”
Julie Atherton provides “I’m beyond excited and feeling very lucky to be working with such an innovative and passionate creative team on this beautiful moving story written by my old friends and colleagues, Jon & Chris. I just can’t wait to get in that rehearsal room.”
Musical director: Honor Halford-MacLeod; Movement director: Alexzandra Sarmiento; Set and costume designer: Bob Sterrett; Lighting designer: Adam King; Sound designer: Raffaela Pancucci; Production supervisor: Titch Gosling; Produced and normal managed by Paul Virides Productions; Dramaturgy: Kate Golledge
Struggling with a tough previous, Alex Shaw is making an attempt to take steps ahead. We comply with her journey over twenty years, by way of two loves – younger, adventurous idealist, Stephen, and the older, dependable and charming Peter – as she gathers the scattered chapters of her life, within the hope of re-building her story and asking if she’s going to ever be extra than simply “fine”.
Through Alex’s experiences, her uplifting story questions how relationships can change over time and explores what it takes to really heal.
Accept what was. Embrace what may very well be.