Teddy (UK Touring)
I might be inclined to call this a Play with Music rather than a Musical in the true sense of the word but, whatever the case this hard-hitting, gritty and uncompromising production written by Tristan Bernays with music by Douglas Irvine is an extremely interesting piece of theatre bringing some insight into the ‘Teddy Boy/Girl’ culture of the 1950s in those year post World War II when repressed teenage angst boiled over into defiant rebellion.
When it comes to the central storyline this is fundamentally a two-hander which makes the performances of Molly Chesworth as feisty female Josie and George Parker as smooth male Teddy, even more exceptional. Not only do they play these roles but, an array of other characters both male and female who bring to life the story of one night for these strangers who are drawn by fate together with calamitous consequences.
Easing the whole process along, providing some light relief from the intensity of the action, are a team of mega-talented musicians led by Dylan Wood as Rock’n’Roll Heartthrob Johnny Valentine. Supporting this Elvis-esque character are The Broken Hearts, Harrison White as ‘guitar hero’ Buster Watson, Freya Parks as ‘super strong woman in a man’s world’ bass player Jenny O’Malley and percussionist extraordinaire Andrew Gallo as Sammy ‘The Sticks’ Smith.
Directing the action on a compact set, Eleanor Rhode has managed to create an atmosphere that you can almost taste as the acting and vaguely Shakespearean dialogue interweaves with the music to tell the story, one which ends with one shot from a gun and an unknown fate for our teenage rebels.
Touring until 6th May 2018, there is something for every adult theatregoer or fifties music fan in this one, so grab the chance of this experience while you can (or if not, hope it makes an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe, which it should).
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When it comes to the central storyline this is fundamentally a two-hander which makes the performances of Molly Chesworth as feisty female Josie and George Parker as smooth male Teddy, even more exceptional. Not only do they play these roles but, an array of other characters both male and female who bring to life the story of one night for these strangers who are drawn by fate together with calamitous consequences.
Easing the whole process along, providing some light relief from the intensity of the action, are a team of mega-talented musicians led by Dylan Wood as Rock’n’Roll Heartthrob Johnny Valentine. Supporting this Elvis-esque character are The Broken Hearts, Harrison White as ‘guitar hero’ Buster Watson, Freya Parks as ‘super strong woman in a man’s world’ bass player Jenny O’Malley and percussionist extraordinaire Andrew Gallo as Sammy ‘The Sticks’ Smith.
Directing the action on a compact set, Eleanor Rhode has managed to create an atmosphere that you can almost taste as the acting and vaguely Shakespearean dialogue interweaves with the music to tell the story, one which ends with one shot from a gun and an unknown fate for our teenage rebels.
Touring until 6th May 2018, there is something for every adult theatregoer or fifties music fan in this one, so grab the chance of this experience while you can (or if not, hope it makes an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe, which it should).
Book Here
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