Love Story - West End Creative Team

Emmy, Brit and BAFTA award-winning Howard Goodall is one of the UK's most versatile and distinguished composers having written choral music, stage musicals, film and TV scores. Goodall was appointed as England's first ever National Ambassador for Singing, he is the Classical Brit Composer of the Year and Classic FM's Composer-in-Residence and a highly respected broadcaster and an energetic campaigner for music education. His extensive scores include Q.I., Blackadder, The Vicar of Dibley, The Gathering Storm, The Borrowers, The Catherine Tate Show, Mr Bean, Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie, Mr Bean's Holiday and Blackadder. Previously his musical theatre compositions include ... read more Michael Ball began his professional career in Godspell (1984) at Aberystwyth Arts Centre and later starred in The Pirates of Penzance at Manchester Opera House. He originated the role of Marius in the original London production of Les Misérables (1985). He subsequently appeared as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (West End), Alex in Aspects of Love (London and New York), and Giorgio in Passion (London). His solo stage show Alone Together premiered at the Donmar Warehouse and was later revived in 2004. He performed in major concert productions including Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert (1995) and ... read more Lizzi Gee is a Choreographer, Movement Director and Practitioner whose work spans across all aspects of theatre, opera, film and television. Lizzi is an Old Vic Associate Artist. Lizzi is an extremely versatile creative, having worked on large scale musicals, creating a movement language for plays and opera, working ‘one on one’ to find the physical language of a character, to personal movement coach. Lizzi is able to adapt and collaborate easily across many different genres. She has a particular ability to put any performer at ease with her self assurance, energy and excellent social skills. Lizzi’s credits include, The National Theatre, the Old ... read more Howard’s current work on Broadway includes Tom Stoppard’s Rock ’n’ Roll, Mary Poppins (2007 Tony nomination) and Mamma Mia! (also London and worldwide). In the West End: Macbeth, Glengarry Glen Ross, Guys and Dolls, Donkeys’ Years and Edward Scissorhands. Previous work in New York/on Broadway includes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Putting It Together and The Makropulos Case and Nabucco for the Metropolitan Opera.