New musical Starter For Ten releases EP “Starter for Ten – Bristol Mixtape”

Starter for Ten – Bristol Mixtape is now available to listen to on all streaming platforms and features four favourite tracks from the 2024 Bristol Old Vic production: the ensemble numbers ‘Weightless’ and ‘Time to Quiz’ along with the solos ‘For the Story’ and ‘Lucy’s Turn (feat. Stephen Fry)’. The EP tracks are performed by original cast members including Adam Bregman, Miracle Chance, Will Jennings and Emily Lane. Starter for Ten will run at the Bristol Old Vic from 10 September – 11 October, followed by a run at Birmingham Rep from 22 October – 1 November. Nominated for Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards 2024, this bright and big-hearted new, British musical has … Continue reading New musical Starter For Ten releases EP “Starter for Ten – Bristol Mixtape”

Full casting announced for Starter For Ten Musical at the Bristol Old Vic

Alongside the previously announced actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc (The Crown Jewels, Garrick Theatre) who will reprise the role of Brian’s mum, Irene Jackson, and Bamber Gascoigne’s irresistible sidekick Julia Bland, Adam Bregman (Chariots of Fire, Sheffield Crucible) returns as Brian, Miracle Chance (Heathers, The Other Palace) reprises the role of Lucy, and Will Jennings (Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre) returns as Patrick. They are joined by new cast members including Stephen Ashfield (The Book of Mormon, The Prince of Wales Theatre) as Bamber Gascoigne and Brian’s dad, Dave Jackson, Asha Parker-Wallace (Burlesque, Savoy Theatre) as Rebecca, Rachel John (Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) as Dr Bowman and Christian Maynard (Midnight Cowboy, Southwark Playhouse) as Spencer. Imogen Craig will make her professional debut as … Continue reading Full casting announced for Starter For Ten Musical at the Bristol Old Vic

Casting announced for new musical ‘Starter For Ten’ at Bristol Old Vic

Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone today announce initial casting for their major new musical Starter for Ten, introducing a new generation of young actors with a wealth of musical theatre talent between them. This bright, big-hearted show will receive its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March 2024 as part of Nancy Medina’s inaugural season as Artistic Director. Based on the hilarious coming-of-age novel by David Nicholls (One Day, Us, Sweet Sorrow) and the popular 2006 film adaptation starring James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden and Rebecca Hall, this tale of love, class and growing … Continue reading Casting announced for new musical ‘Starter For Ten’ at Bristol Old Vic