22 March – 12 April
A brand-new musical is set to open in the West Country as the World Premiere production of Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical takes to the stage at the Theatre Royal Bath for an exclusive three-week run.
Directed by Tony Award-winning John Doyle, who is acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic for numerous hit West End and Broadway shows, Universal Theatrical Group presents the Theatre Royal Bath Production of Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical. The exceptional cast is led by musical theatre stars Scarlett Strallen, Sally Ann Triplett, Nicola Hughes, Gary Milner, Mark Meadows, Alistair Brammer and Damian Humbley.
This thrilling new show brings together episodes from Alfred Hitchcock Presents, one of the most popular shows in the Golden Age of Television, creating a whodunnit musical journey for a modern audience.
A stellar cast tell extraordinary, interwoven stories of betrayal, blackmail and homicide from Alfred Hitchcock, the creative genius behind iconic films including Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Rear Window, The Birds and many, many more.
It’s just another ordinary day in your average American city. A witness to murder, a paranoid housewife, a duplicitous jazz singer, an escaped convict and a man literally on the edge are just a handful of the characters audiences meet in this potpourri of horror and mayhem from the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.
Commenting on the new musical, which is inspired by the famous television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Director John Doyle says: “I describe it as Alfred Hitchcock goes Into The Woods. It’s enormous fun. It’s very jazzy, very 1950s in style. It’s joyous.”
The cast, who have starred in a wealth of hit West End and Broadway shows, include Scarlett Strallen (Mary Poppins – Broadway, London and Australia, Singin’ in the Rain – West End) as Mary; Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Cats – West End) as Lottie Croakem and Sadie Grimes; Nicola Hughes (Fosse, Porgy and Bess, Chicago – West End ) as Eve, and Gary Milner (Evita – West End, Doctor Zhivago – Broadway, Kiss Me, Kate – Barbican) as Detective Novak and Roman. Mark Meadows (The Magician’s Elephant – RSC, Quiz, Mary Poppins – West End), who hails from Somerset, plays Maloney and Waterbury with Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon – West End and Broadway, Les Misérables, Wicked – West End) as Richard and Ray; Damian Humbley (Old Friends, The Singing Revolution, Merrily We Roll Along – West End) as Courtney, and Landi Oshinowo (Matilda – West End, Sister Act The Musical – UK tour including Bath) as Blanche and Millie’s Mama.
Liam Tamne (The Prince of Egypt – West End) plays the roles of Fred and Carl with Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Death Note: The Musical – West End) as Michael and Deitz; Jade Oswald – Southbank Centre) as Tommy; Ahmed Hamad (A Christmas Carol – London’s Old Vic) as Arthur and Jerome, and Keanna Bloomfield (My Fair Lady – Curve Theatre) as Millie. The cast is completed by Georgia Mann, Ritesh Manugula, Choolwe Laina Muntanga, Matt Pettifo and Jack Reitman.
John Doyle directs Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical and has also co-designed the set. One of the most revered musical theatre directors in the world, John has directed more than 200 productions in a career spanning more than 40 years. He won his first Tony Award for Best Musical with his ground-breaking, actor-musician production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd. His productions of Company and The Color Purple both won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical. His acclaimed productions on both sides of the Atlantic have also included The Visit, Mack and Mabel, Merrily We Roll Along, Oklahoma! and Kiss Me, Kate. During his career in theatre, film and opera, he has also been Artistic Director of five prestigious theatres in the UK and America, including Worcester’s Swan Theatre; Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre; Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre; York’s Theatre Royal, and the Classic Stage Company in New York City. John was born in Inverness and currently lives in Somerset.
The original score is by American composer Steven Lutvak (1959 – 2023), who wrote the music and co-wrote the lyrics for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The inventive book by American writer Jay Dyer (Californication) keeps the show’s tongue firmly lodged in its cheek in Hitchcock’s trademark style in this brand-new musical produced in association with Universal Theatrical Group.
The world-famous British film director Alfred Hitchcock (1899 – 1980) created, hosted and produced the television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Debuting in 1955 with 30-minute episodes, the series ran for 10 years with its name changing to The Alfred Hitchcock Hour in 1962 after the first 268 episodes. Featuring tales of mystery and intrigue, the television anthology starred a host of famous and soon-to-be-famous actors including Bette Davis, Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford, Joan Fontaine, Burt Reynolds, Barbara Bel Geddes, Roger Moore and Steve McQueen.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical opens at the Theatre Royal Bath appearing from Saturday 22nd March to Saturday 12th April. Tickets are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online at theatreroyal.org.uk
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