Roddy Doyle's best-selling novel, THE COMMITMENTS, is now live on stage for the very first time. Be the first to experience this musical as it makes its World Premiere at the Palace Theatre in London's West End this September 2013.
The show, which has been more than two years in the making, has been adapted from the novel by Booker Prize winning author Doyle himself, and will be directed by award-winning Jamie Lloyd (at Trafalgar Studios; Macbeth starring James McAvoy, The Hothouse starring John Simm and Simon Russell Beale).
THE COMMITMENTS is the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, a young working class music fan, who shapes an unlikely bunch of amateur musicians and friends into an amazing live act, the finest soul band Dublin has ever produced. The show follows the journey of two members of a frustrated synthesizer band – the opening scene we find them playing but being ignored in a shop window – who turn to Jimmy, the local music expert, for help.
Placing a classified advert in a music paper, Jimmy auditions a number of wannabes before finalising the new line up who he names THE COMMITMENTS. The humour kicks in as the band get to know each other and their instruments, and proceed through early rehearsals for their first gig. Just as they improve and begin to get a name for themselves they combust. The backing singers are all getting off with the middle aged horn legend, the singer has entered Eurovision and the saxophone player has dangerous leaning towards a jazz career.
Killian Donnelly originated the role of Deco in the West End production of The Commitments, which premiered on 21 September 2013. more...
Mark Dugdale, who trained at the Guildford School of Acting and the Irish Film Actors Studio in Dublin, showcased his versatile talent in The Commitments at the Palace Theatre. more...
Sean Kearns, who has an extensive theatre background including roles in productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s Globe, was part of the cast of The Commitments, showcasing his versatile acting skills honed through diverse performances from classics like *Macbeth* to modern plays like *As the Beast Sleeps*. more...
Ian McIntosh, who played Ray, alternate Deco, and covered Jimmy and James in The Commitments at The Palace Theatre, has an impressive theatrical resume including an Olivier nomination for his role in Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. more...
Sharon Sexton made her West End debut as part of the original company of Roddy Doyle's *The Commitments*, directed by Jamie Lloyd, at The Palace Theatre. more...
Glenn Speers, who previously captivated audiences in "The Commitments" at the Palace Theatre, boasts a diverse career with notable performances in both theatre and television, including roles in "Doctor Who" and Stan Lee's "Lucky Man." more...
Matthew Wycliffe, originally from Birmingham and a multi-instrumentalist, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of *The Commitments*, having previously captivated audiences with his portrayal of Buddy Holly in *The Buddy Holly Story* both in the West End and internationally. more...
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