Overview
“Whatever Rosalba might not do, she cheers things up! Avanti!
Avanti, signora! The Mediterranean island of Sirene promises to be a quiet paradise for the beautiful Rosalba and her lover Aurora following World War One. But their tranquillity is soon shattered when other extraordinary women arrive to pursue their own dreams, and the island explodes into song, dance, laughter – and tears!
Compton Mackenzie‘s beloved 1928 comic novel bursts onto the stage for the first time with a glorious score by Tony Award winner Sarah Travis and lyrics by Richard Stirling. This is a joyous, musical celebration of women who dare to live
a life more extraordinary!
People
Jack Butterworth
Carmine / Daffodil / Marshal / Captain Wheeler / Mackenzie
Carmine / Daffodil / Marshal / Captain Wheeler / Mackenzie
Jack has recently been seen in Kiss Me Kate at the Barbican and Here We Are at the National Theatre.
Sophie Louise Dann
Leucosia / Miss Chimbley / Cleo
Leucosia / Miss Chimbley / Cleo
Sophie-Louise is a multiple Olivier Award nominee. Her notable performances include those in Made in Dagenham at the Adelphi Theatre and Wicked at the Apollo Theatre.
Jasmine Kerr
Ligeia / Lulu
Ligeia / Lulu
Jasmine's notable performances include Follies and The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre.
Amira Matthews
Sappho / Olimpia
Sappho / Olimpia
Amira has recently been seen in Hello, Dolly! at the London Palladium and in Here We Are at the National Theatre.
Amy Ellen Richardson
Rosalba
Rosalba
Amy Ellen has recently been seen in Matilda in the West End and in the UK Tour of Everybody’s Talking about Jamie.
Caroline Sheen
Aurora
Aurora
Caroline, a Helen Hayes Award winner, has previously been seen in the West End in 9 to 5 and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Monique Young
Parthenope / Olga / Zoe
Parthenope / Olga / Zoe
Monique has recently been seen in Hello, Dolly! in Paris and in Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theatre.
Richard Stirling
Book and Lyrics
Book and Lyrics
Paul Foster
Director
Director
Sarah Travis
Composer
Composer
Alex Marker
Set Designer
Set Designer
Carla Joy Evans
Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Alex Musgrave
Lighting Designer
Lighting Designer
Jo Goodwin
Choreographer
Choreographer
Sam Sommerfeld
Musical Director
Musical Director
Martin Bristow
Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Media
“Directed by Paul Foster... immaculate execution”
The Guardian on The Cabinet Minister
