Starter for Ten (musical)

Starter for Ten is a British stage musical based on the 2003 novel of the same name by David Nicholls, and its 2006 film adaptation. It has music and lyrics by Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen, and book and lyrics by Emma Hall and Charlie Parham.

Starter for Ten
Original Bristol production artwork
MusicHatty Carman
Tom Rasmussen
LyricsHatty Carman
Tom Rasmussen
Emma Hall
Charlie Parham
BookEmma Hall
Charlie Parham
BasisStarter For Ten (novel)
by David Nicholls
Starter for 10 (film)
PremiereFebruary 29, 2024 (2024-02-29): Bristol Old Vic
Productions2024 Bristol

Production history

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World premiere: Bristol (2024)

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The musical had its world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic beginning previews on 29 February 2024 (with a press night on 7 March) for a limited run until 30 March. The production is directed by Charlie Parham, choreographed by Shelley Maxwell, designed by Frankie Bradshaw, sound design by Gregory Clarke with Will Burton as casting director and Nick Barstow as music supervisor.[1][2]

Cast and characters

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Character Bristol[3]
2024
Rebecca Eubha Akilade
Spencer Stephenson Ardern-Sodje
Brian Jackson Adam Bregman
Lucy Miracle Chance
Irene Mel Giedroyc
Patrick Will Jennings
Des Luke Johnson
Professor Bowman Gemma Knight-Jones
Alice Emily Lane
Mrs Harbinson Natasha O’Brien
Bamber Gascoigne Robert Portal
Young Brian Finlay Blackman
William Hall
Rockingham Ooi-Griffiths

References

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  1. ^ Iorizzo, Ellie (2023-04-19). "Musical based on David Nicholls book Starter For Ten to premiere next spring". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ^ Staff Writer (2023-10-04). "Starter for Ten Cast Announced for Bristol Old Vic Run". Theatre Weekly. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  3. ^ "Starter for Ten musical announces full cast, including Mel Giedroyc". 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2023-11-25.