Treason is a musical with music and lyrics by Ricky Allan with a book by Allan and Kieran Lynn based on the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.[1]
| Treason | |
|---|---|
| The Musical | |
| Music | Ricky Allan |
| Lyrics | Ricky Allan |
| Book | Ricky Allan Kieran Lynn |
| Basis | The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 |
| Productions | 2022 West End 2023 UK tour |
Background and development
editThe musical was announced in November 2020 and released a 5-track EP featured Hadley Fraser and Rosalie Craig.[2]
In March 2021, a concert filmed at the Cadogan Hall was streamed featuring Lucie Jones, Bradley Jaden,Oliver Tompsett and Cedric Neal.[3] 3 tracks were released on a new EP titled Acoustic Fables. Workshops were held in December 2021 with students from the Royal Academy of Arts and in March 2021.
In August 2022, two sold-out concerts were performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, Daniel Boys, Bradley Jaden, Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Les Dennis. A live album was released titled Lighting the Fuse on 10 February 2023.[4] Another 6-week workshop was also held in March 2023.[5]
Production history
editWorld premiere: UK tour (2023)
editThe musical had its world premiere production opening at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre from 25 to 28 October 2023, before touring to the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield (31 October to 4 November), Alexandra Palace, London (8 to 18 November) and the London Palladium (21 to 22 November - due to a cancelled run at the Orchard Theatre, Dartford) directed by Hannah Chissick and starring Nicole Raquel Dennis as Martha Percy, Joe McFadden as King James I of England and Emilie Louise Israel as Anne Vaux. Full casting was announced on 16 October 2023.[6]
Cast and characters
edit| Character | West End premiere | UK tour |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2023 | |
| Martha Percy | Carrie Hope Fletcher | Nicole Raquel Dennis |
| King James I of England | Daniel Boys | Joe McFadden |
| Thomas Percy | Bradley Jaden | Sam Ferriday |
| Robert Cecil | Les Dennis | Oscar Conlon-Morrey |
| Guy Fawkes | - | Gabriel Akamo |
| Jack Wright | Waylon Jacobs | Kyle Cox |
| Anne Vaux | Rebecca LaChance | Emilie Louise Israel |
| Little Wintour | - | Lewis Edgar |
| Robert Catesby | Simon-Anthony Rhoden | Connor Jones |
| Big Wintour | - | Alfie Richards |
References
edit- ^ Williams, Holly (2 November 2023). "'Treason,' the Musical Where the Fans Came First". New York Times.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "TREASON THE MUSICAL to Release Exclusive Recordings Featuring Rosalie Craig, Hadley Frasier, and More". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Treason - Streamed from Cadogan Hall". Piers Cottee-Jones E. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Live cast recording of TREASON THE MUSICAL to be released". West End Best Friend. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ https://premiercomms.com, Premier |. "Treason The Musical". Treason The Musical. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ Darvill, Josh (2023-09-07). "Cast announced for Treason The Musical on tour and in London". Stageberry. Retrieved 2023-10-18.