‘Rebecca’, by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, two of the most successful German-language musical theatre composers, had its world premiere at the VBW-theatre Raimund Theater in Vienna, Austria, in September 2006, where it went on to play to sold-out houses in three seasons, and where it is currently enjoying a successful revival.

Rebecca, with an orchestra of 18, will be directed by Alejandro Bonatto (director of the critically acclaimed production of Donizetti’s ‘Rita’ and the upcoming production of Francis Poulanc and Jean Cocteau’s ‘The Human Voice’ at Charing Cross Theatre later this month).

It has a new English translation by Christopher Hampton (two-time Tony Award winner Best Score &

Best Book for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and Oscar winner for Best Adapted Screenplay ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ & ‘The Father’) and Michael Kunze.

Rebecca, with 22 original songs, is a gripping thriller full of intrigue and surprises that sticks closely to the original novel. Wealthy Maxim De Winter brings his naïve new wife home to his Cornish estate, Manderley, where the manipulative housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, resents the new wife’s intrusion. She persuades her that she is an unworthy replacement for the first Mrs. De Winter, the glamorous and mysterious Rebecca, who perished in a drowning accident, with tragic results...

The world-famous novel was also turned into a celebrated Alfred Hitchcock film in 1940, starring

Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, George Sanders and Gladys Cooper. It was

nominated for 11 Oscars, winning two awards; Best Picture and Best Cinematography.

Cast:

Richard Carson (Maxim de Winter) has appeared in several major West End musicals including ‘Les Miserable’s, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Miss Saigon’.

Lauren Jones (Second Mrs de Winter, ‘I’) recently appeared in the West End production of ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ as Trish and alternate Bonnie.

Kara Lane (Mrs Danvers) was Alice in ‘The Addams Family - the Musical Comedy’, Winifred Banks in ‘Mary Poppins’, Reno Sweeney in ’Anything Goes’ at Kilworth House, ‘Mary Magdalene’ in Jesus Christ Superstar’ and Magenta in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.

The rest of the cast are: Alex James-Ward, Piers Bate, Sarah Harlington, David Breeds, Shirley Jameson, Neil Moors, Nicholas Lumley, Nigel-Joseph Francis, Elliot Swann, Scott McClure, Emily Apps, Melanie Bright, Gail MacKinnon, Tarisha Rommick, James Mateo-Salt, Rosie Glossop.

Creatives:

Original Book and Lyrics - Michael Kunze

Music and Orchestrations - Sylvester Levay

English Book Adaptation by Christopher Hampton

English Lyrics by Christopher Hampton and Michael Kunze

Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier

Director - Alejandro Bonatto

Choreographer - Ron Howell

Musical Director - Robert Scott

Production Designer - Nicky Shaw

Lighting Designer - David Seldes

Sound Designer - Andy Johnson

Projection Designer - Matt Powell

Casting - Stephen Crockett / Grindrod Burton Casting

Producer - Steven M. Levy for Charing Cross Theatre Productions Limited

Worldwide Stage Rights: VBW International GmbH

Linke Wienzeile 6, 1060 Vienna, Austria

international@vbw.at

www.vbw-international.at

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DARK OF THE MOON is a supernatural tale of powerful witchcraft, small-town prejudices and the power of love. This timeless, spellbinding new musical portrays the clash of two dynamically polarized worlds—a charming rural Appalachian town and the mystical world of witches and warlocks from the Smoky Mountains that loom high above. The show’s unique musical score reflects those conflicting worlds using a thrilling blend of country/bluegrass and rock. Barbara Allen - a human girl and John - a curious witch-boy - find each other and defy their communities to build a life together. But will love conquer all - or will they be haunted by a deal that was made by the dark of the moon?

Book by Jonathan Prince

Music and Lyrics by Lindy Robbins, Dave Bassett & Steve Robson

Based on a play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney

By special arrangement with the Richardson/Yale Property Trust, Elliot S. Blair, Administrator

CREATIVES

Director - Georgie Rankcom

Choreographer - Jane McMurtrie

Music Supervision, Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements - Brad Haak

Music Director - Matt Herbert

Orchestrator - Dillon Kondor

Casting Director - Peter Noden

Production Designer - Libby Todd

Lighting Designer - Jonathan Chan

Sound Designer - Andrew Johnson

Wigs, Hair and Make Up Designer - Craig Forrest-Thomas

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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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