Stiles & Drewe's SOHO CINDERS Concert Performance Set for Oct. 9

On Sunday 9 October 2011, for one night only, there will be a special one-off concert performance of Stiles and Drewe's new musical SOHO CINDERS at the Novello Theatre, in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. The concert will feature an all-star cast, including Kerry Ellis, Hannah Waddingham, Beverly Rudd, David Bedella, and Sandi Toksvig with more exciting casting still to be announced. Jonathan Butterell will direct and Stephen Mear and Drew McConie will choreograph. Tickets are on sale now!

Cinderella remixed: "Soho Cinders" is a modern musical fable with a story centred around the complicated love life of prospective Mayoral candidate James Prince, his fiancée and his law-student lover, Robbie - who's paying his college bills in a somewhat unorthodox way. A satirical comedy with a catchy contemporary new score from Stiles and Drewe, "Soho Cinders" is a truly 21st-century musical.

This special concert performance is held in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust aim to ensure that every young person with cancer and their family receive the best possible care and professional support throughout their cancer journey.

Kerry Ellis famously played ‘Elphaba' for two years in the London production of "Wicked", and then for six months on Broadway. Other theatre credits include leading roles in "Oliver!", "Chess In Concert" at the Royal Albert Hall, "Les Misérables" and "Miss Saigon". Hannah Waddingham is currently starring as ‘The Wicked Witch of the West' in "The Wizard of Oz" at the London Palladium. Other theatre credits include leading roles in "Into the Woods", "A Little Night Music" and "Monty Python's Spamalot'. Beverly Rudd can currently be seen in the Regent's Park production of "The Beggar's Opera". Previous theatre credits include "Into The Woods" and "Brief Encounter. David Bedella's credits include "Jerry Springer - The Opera" and "Chicago". He can currently be seen
in "Road Show" at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Sandi Toksvig's varied career includes broadcasting, writing, presenting and comedy (she was a founder of The Comedy Store Players) and she co-wrote the musical ‘'Big Night Out'.

Jonathan Butterell has worked extensively as a director and choreographer in the West End and on Broadway. At the Donmar Warehouse Jonathan has choreographed "Company", "Into The Woods" and "How I Learned to Drive", and on Broadway "Lestat", "The Light in the Piazza", "Assasins", "Fiddler on the Roof", and "Nine". Jonathan has also choreographed for films including "Finding Neverland". Stephen Mear is one of the most prolific choreographers of our time, most recently choreographing "Crazy For You" (Regent's Park), "She Loves Me" (Chichester) and "Betty Blue Eyes" in the West End. Other recent credits include "Me and My Girl", "Shoes", "Sweet Charity", "Hello Dolly" (Olivier Award for Best Choreography).

George Stiles and Anthony Drewe have just celebrated 28 years of writing together. Their musicals
include "Betty Blue Eyes", which received its World Premiere at the Novello Theatre in April 2011 starring Sarah Lancashire and Reece Shearsmith. They also wrote the new songs for the Cameron Mackintosh/Disney production of "Mary Poppins' now its fifth year on Broadway (and currently also playing in Amsterdam, Sydney, and touring the USA). Their Olivier Award Winning musical "Honk!" has received over 6,000 productions worldwide and has now been seen by over six million people. Elliot Davis wrote the book and co-composed the music and lyrics for "Loserville" which is scheduled to open in the West End early 2012. Other forthcoming projects include "The Silver Tassie" at The Lincoln Centre in July 2011. He co-wrote "Once Upon A Time At The Adelphi" which won a TMA Award and "Best Friends And Butterflies" which won The Ticket Master Composer Award. He is also a prolific radio documentary writer and producer.

Tickets start at £11, with some £100 premium seats available including a programme, drinks and an invitation to the post-show party.

More information about Teenage Cancer Trust can be found at www.teenagecancertrust.org

 

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