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2009: War Horse – New London, London (16/07) Based on a book by Michael Morpurgo Adapted by Nick Stafford Directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris Starring Kit Harington (Albert Narracott), Robert Emms (Billy Narracott), Bronagh Gallagher (Rose Narracott) Avenue Q – Gielgud Theatre, London (08/10) Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Directed by Jason Moore Starring Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Cassidy Jansen (Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut), Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve) 2010: Blood Brothers – Phoenix Theatre, London (18/03) Written by Willy Russell Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright Starring Melanie C (Mrs Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Stephen Palfremean (Mickey), Richard Reynard (Edward) 2011: Legally Blonde the Musical – Savoy Theatre, London (29/01) Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Starring Susan McFadden (Elle), Denise Van Outen (Paulette), Peter Davison (Callahan), Alex Gaumond (Emmett), Simon Thomas (Warner), Siobhan Dillon (Vivienne) 2012: Rock of Ages – Shaftesbury Theatre, London (01/03) Book by Chris D’Arienzo Directed by Kristin Hanggi

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Page 1: Musicals - Blog Research

2009:

War Horse – New London, London (16/07) Based on a book by Michael Morpurgo Adapted by Nick Stafford Directed by Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris Starring Kit Harington (Albert Narracott), Robert Emms (Billy Narracott), Bronagh

Gallagher (Rose Narracott)

Avenue Q – Gielgud Theatre, London (08/10) Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Directed by Jason Moore Starring Daniel Boys (Princeton/Rod), Cassidy Jansen (Kate Monster/Lucy the Slut),

Joanna Ampil (Christmas Eve)

2010:

Blood Brothers – Phoenix Theatre, London (18/03) Written by Willy Russell Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright Starring Melanie C (Mrs Johnstone), Philip Stewart (Narrator), Stephen Palfremean

(Mickey), Richard Reynard (Edward)

2011:

Legally Blonde the Musical – Savoy Theatre, London (29/01) Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell Starring Susan McFadden (Elle), Denise Van Outen (Paulette), Peter Davison

(Callahan), Alex Gaumond (Emmett), Simon Thomas (Warner), Siobhan Dillon (Vivienne)

2012:

Rock of Ages – Shaftesbury Theatre, London (01/03) Book by Chris D’Arienzo Directed by Kristin Hanggi Starring Shayne Ward (Stacee Jaxx), Justin Lee Collins (Dennis), Oliver Tompsett

(Drew), Amy Pemberton (Sherrie), Simon Lipkin (Lonny)

2014:

Mojo – The Harold Pinter Theatre, London (20/01) Written by Jez Butterworth Directed by Ian Rickson

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Starring Rupert Grint (Sweets), Daniel Mays (Potts), Ben Whishaw (Baby), Colin Morgan (Skinny), Brendan Coyle (Mickey), Tom Rhys Harries (Silver Johnny)

Les Miserables – Queens Theatre, London (03/02) Directed by Trevor Nunn and John Caird By Alsin Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (Eponine) Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean), Tam Mutu

(Javert), Wendy Ferguson (Madame Thenardier)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London (05/02) Directed by Sam Mended Book by Roald Dahl Starring Douglas Hodge (Willy Wonka)

One Man, Two Guvnors – Theatre Royal, London (12/02) Directed by Nicholas Hytner Written by Richard Bean Starring Angela Griffin (Dolly), Owain Arthur (Francis), Dominic Thorburn (Alan)

Mamma Mia – Novello Theatre, London (19/02) Directed by Phyllida Lloyd By Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Starring Emma Crossley (Sophie), Dianne Pilkington (Donna), Oliver Tilney (Sky)

Blithe Spirit – Gielgud Theatre, London (03/03) Written by Noel Coward Directed by Michael Blakemore Starring Angela Lansbury (Madame Arcati), Jemima Rooper (Elvira)

Avenue Q – Greenwich Theatre, London (28/04) Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Directed and choreographed by Cressida Carre Starring Tom Steedon (Princeton/Rod), Lucie-Mae Sumner (Kate Monster/Lucy the

Slut), Jacqueline Tate (Christmas Eve)

The Commitments – Palace Theatre, London (10/06) Book by Roddy Doyle Directed by Jamie Lloyd Starring Killian Donnelly (Deco)

Forbidden Broadway – Vaudeville Theatre, London (04/10) Created and written by Gerard Alessandrini Directed and choreographed by Phillip George Starring Christina Bianco, Anna-Jane Casey, Damian Humbley, Ben Lewis

Speed-the-Plow – Playhouse Theatre, London (04/10)

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Written by David Mamet Directed by Lindsay Posner Starring Lindsay Lohan (Karen), Richard Schiff (Bobby Gould), Nigel Lindsay (Charlie

Fox)

Urinetown the Musical – Apollo Theatre, London (18/10) Music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann Book and lyrics by Greg Kotis Directed by Jamie Lloyd Starring Jonathan Slinger (Officer Lockstock), Karis Jack (Little Sally), Matthew

Seadon-Young (Bobby Strong), Jenna Russell (Penelope Pennywise)

Made in Dagenham the Musical – Adelphi Theatre, London (18/10) Book by Richard Bean Music by David Arnold Lyrics by Richard Thomas Starring Gemma Arterton (Rita), Adrian der Gregorian (Eddie), Isla Blair (Connie)

2015:

Miss Saigon – Prince Edward Theatre, London (13/02) Book and lyrics by Alain Boublil Concept, book and music by Claude-Michel Schonberg Directed by Laurence Connor Starring Jon Jon Briones (The Engineer), Eva Noblezada (Kim), Alistair Brammer

(Chris)

Memphis the Musical – Shaftesbury Theatre, London (17/02) Directed by Christopher Ashley Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro Music and lyrics by David Bryan Starring Beverley Knight (Felicia), Killian Donnelly (Huey)

Cats the Musical – London Palladium, London (14/04) Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Starring Kerry Ellis (Grizabella)

Matilda the Musical – Cambridge Theatre (29/04) Book by Dennis Kelly Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin Directed by Matthew Warchus Starring Craig Els (Miss Trunchball)

McQueen – St James Theatre, London (16/05) Written by James Phillips Directed by John Caird Starring Dianna Agron (Dahlia), Stephen Wight (Lee), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Isabella)

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time – Gielgud Theatre, London (23/05) Based on the book by Mark Haddon Adapted by Simon Stephens Directed by Marianne Elliott Starring Graham Butler (Christopher Boone), Sarah Woodward (Siobhan)

Mamma Mia – Novello Theatre, London (01/08)- By Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus- Directed by Phyllida Lloyd

Starring Gabriella Williams (Sophie), Dianne Pilkington (Donna), James Darch (Sky)

Everyman – Olivier Theatre, National, London (07/08)- A new adaption by Carol Ann Duffy- Directed by Rufus Norris- Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor (Everyman)

American Idiot the Musical – Arts Theatre, London (08/08)- Music and lyrics by Green Day- Directed and choreographed by Racky Plews- Starring Amelia Lily (Whatsername), Aaron Sidwell (Johnny), Alexis Gerred (Tunny),

Steve Rushton (Will)

Gypsy – Savoy Theatre, London (08/08)- Book by Arthur Laurents- Music by Jule Styne- Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim- Starring Imelda Staunton (Rose), Laura Pulver (Louise), Peter Davison (Herbie)

Dirty Dancing – The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (22/08) Written by Eleanor Bergstein Directed by Sarah Tipple Starring Jessie Hart (Baby), Lewis Kirk (Johnny), Claire Rogers (Penny), Georgina

Castle (Lisa)

Blood Brothers – The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (15/09) Written by Willy Russell Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright Starring Marti Pellow (Narrator), Maureen Nolan (Mrs. Johnstone), Sean Jones

(Mickey), Joel Benedict (Eddie)