Thom Southerland directs the acclaimed UK premiere of Death Takes a Holiday, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone and Thomas Meehan.... the European premiere of the follow-up to Titanic by its Tony Award-winning writers.

In Northern Italy, shortly after World War One, Death disguises himself as a handsome young prince to try to understand why life is so precious and death so feared. But when he unexpectedly falls in love with a newly engaged young woman, this mysterious stranger discovers that love may, in fact, be stronger than death.

With a book by multi-Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Peter Stone, based on the 1928 Italian play of the same name which went on to inspire the movie, Meet Joe Black, starring Brad Pitt, and a lush, romantic score by multi -Tony Award winner Maury Yeston (Titanic, Nine), this is a soaring story of the preciousness of life and the overwhelming power of love.

Death Takes A Holiday was nominated for 11 Drama Desk Awards when it premiered Off-Broadway in 2011.

Zoë Doano and James Gant head the cast which also includes Kathryn Akin, Anthony Cable, Trudi Camilleri, Ken Christiansen, Scarlett Courtney, Sophie-May Feek, Mark Inscoe, Matthew McDonald, Gay Soper, Ashley Stillburn, Samuel Thomas, and Helen Turner.

The show is a treat for the eyes, ears and heart
LondonTheatre.co.uk ★★★★

For connoisseurs, as unmissable a musical theatre event as Hamilton
Theatre Monkey ★★★★

Musical theatre that is at the very top of its game
Jonathan Baz ★★★★★

A musical treat
Live Theatre ★★★★

Daring and unusual...Thom Southerland impresses again with an insinuating chamber musical
The Stage ★★★★

Maury Yeston’s magnificent score for this show – one of the finest in London right now – is a glory not to be missed
British Theatre ★★★★

A soaring score & luscious songs performed by the West End’s most sensational talents
Music Theatre Review ★★★★★

Hauntingly beautiful, an astonishing achievement
The Upcoming ★★★★

Under the masterful direction of Thom Southerland, this musical soars & shines. Ravishing, this sweet production is testament to the fact simplicity can be beautiful
Carn's Theatre Passion ★★★★

Maury Yeston’s gorgeous score takes centre stage in Thom Southerland’s atmospheric and tender production
Love London Love Culture ★★★★

Another triumph for director Thom Southerland, who is fast becoming a theatrical virtuoso, transporting the audience back to a golden era of musical theatre. It's a must-see for fans of the burgeoning partnership of Maury Yeston and Southerland
London Weekly News ★★★★

A ravishing, sophisticated event, exquisitely directed by Thom Southerland. The cast sing like angels, everything in this production is excellent and precise. A supernatural story that haunts us in the sweetest way
Remote Goat ★★★★★

It's another winner for artistic director Thom Southerland at Charing Cross Theatre
Page to Stage ★★★★

A thoughtful and resonant musical ...confirming Yeston's penchant for socially engaged musicals and devotion to the representation of humankind
Pocket Sized Theatre

The presiding genius of this musical is composer/lyricist Maury Yeston
Sunday Express ★★★★

A Mirrored Monet

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A MIRRORED MONET

The man behind the masterpiece.

Paris, 1916. The painter Claude Monet struggles to complete the commission that will define his legacy: The Water Lilies — a project on which his survival depends, with food and essential supplies at stake as the First World War encroaches. Plagued by creative block, he retreats into memory, revisiting his early artist days with contemporaries Renoir and Manet, and his muse, Camille Doncieux.

Inspired by letters and diaries from Monet and his peers, A Mirrored Monet immerses audiences in the cafés, studios, and salons of Belle Époque Paris, with music and projections bringing the era vividly to life.

This dramatic new musical by composer/lyricist/dramatist Carmel Owen stars Jeff Shankley (Starlight Express, Cats) as Monet and Dean John-Wilson (Your Lie in April: The Musical, The King and I) as Young Monet.

CAST

Jeff Shankley - Monet

Dean John-Wilson - Young Monet

John Addison - Leroy

Brooke Bazarian - Camille

Natalie Day - Blanche/Suzanne

Ritesh Manugula - Bazille

Sam Peggs - Renoir & Cover Young Monet

Aaron Pryce-Lewis - Manet / Durand-Ruel

Steven Serlin - Marquis

Nick Bligh - Cover (Old Monet and Marquis)

Samuel Haughton - Cover (Renoir, Manet/Durand-Ruel, Leroy, Bazille)

Meg Matthews - Cover (Camille and Blanche/Suzanne)

CREATIVE TEAM

Composer, Book & Lyrics — Carmel Owen

Director — Christian Durham

Musical Director — Michael Webborn

Designer — Libby Todd

Lighting Designer — Jodie Underwood

Sound Designer — Andy Johnson

Video Designer — Matt Powell

Production Manager — James Anderton

Assistant & Movement Director — Heather Douglas

Assistant Music Director — Rachel Blaquiere

Orchestration - Neil Metcalfe

Casting Director — Jane Deitch

General Managers - Katy Lipson & Kristie Winsen for Aria Entertainment

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Music Hall

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Under the Arches - Return to The Good Old Days.

Step back in time for this traditional Victorian Music Hall with a unique blend of audience participation, authentic characters and broad comedy.
The Players’ Music Hall are delighted to be back at Charing Cross Theatre which was their home for many years so let us raise the roof and let London reverberate to the glorious sounds of the Music Hall and singing the wonderful songs that are an essential part of our heritage with Maestro Mr Tom Carradine.

A TRULY UNIQUE BRITISH THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE.

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