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Hadley Frazier, Maya Kuansa-Breed, Emma Williams, More Stars In secret garden at the London Palladium on 28 August
Nick Winston is directing a Tony-nominated musical with musical direction by Adam Hoskins.
Hadley Frazier, Maya Kuansa-Breed, Emma Williams
Lambert Jackson presents a Tony-nominated musical concert. secret gardenbased on the 1911 novel of the same name, 28 August at the London Palladium.
Directed by Nick WinstonBonnie and Clyde) under the musical direction of Adam Hoskins (Doctor Zhivago), starring Mark Feehily (Westlife) as Neville, Hadley Frazier (Pirate Queen) as Archibald, Maya Quansa-Bride (Six) as Martha, Alex Thomas-Smith (and Juliet) like Deacon and Emma Williams (half sixpence) like Lucy, with Darcy Jacobs as Mary, Isaac Lancel-Watkinson as Colin, Michael Risley as Captain Albert Lennox, Linda John-Pierre as Mrs. Medlock, Grace Mouat as Alice, Alaina Mohanraj as Aya, Jondeep Mor as Fakir, Glein Rees as Rose and Howard Scott Walker as Ben Weatherstaff.
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The evening is hosted by Lucy Drever, and students of the Musical Theater Trinity Laban participate in the ensemble.
Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, book and lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman, and music by two-time Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Lucy Simon. secret garden was first staged on Broadway in 1991. The musical received six Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, Best Book in a Musical, Best Actress in a Musical (Daisy Egan), and Best Stage Design in a Musical.
This live production also features sound design by Johnny Dickey and Joshua Robins, lighting design by Joseph Thomas and social media by The Digi Creative.
Lambert Jackson said in an earlier statement: “After two canceled concerts due to the pandemic, we are thrilled to finally be able to bring this beautiful live musical to the London Palladium. Secret Garden holds a special place in the hearts of many people. Whether it’s a musical, a novel, or a film, the enduring story always stays with you as a timely message to live life to the fullest.”
secret garden presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. For ticket information click here.