Identical (musical) explained

Identical
Music:George Stiles
Lyrics:Anthony Drewe
Basis:Lisa and Lottie
by Erich Kästner
Premiere Date:26 July 2022
Premiere Location:Nottingham Playhouse
Productions:2022 Nottingham and Salford

Identical is a stage musical with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and a book by Stuart Paterson. It is based on Erich Kästner's 1949 children's novel Lisa and Lottie (also known as The Parent Trap),[1] which is also the basis for many adaptations including Disney's film franchise which began with a 1961 film.

Plot

As with the novel, the musical follows the story of identical twin girls who were separated at birth and reunite at a summer camp ten years later before swapping places to reunite with their parents and live each other's lives.

Production

Nottingham and Salford (2022)

The musical, directed by Trevor Nunn, designed by Rob Jones and choreographed by Matt Cole was due to have its world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse before transferring to the Theatre Royal, Bath over the summer of 2020. However, due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom, the production was delayed until 2022, playing at the Nottingham Playhouse from 26 July until 14 August before transferring to The Lowry, Salford from 19 August until 3 September.[2] [3] [4]

Cast and characters

Original cast

CharacterNottingham / Salford
2022
Lisaalign=center Kyla Fox
Eden Patrick
Savanna Robinson
Lottiealign=center Nicole Fox
Emme Patrick
Sienna Robinson
Brigitta/Hanselalign=center Winter Jarrett-Glasspool
Kirsten Muzvuru
Gerda/Elsa/Gretelalign=center Daisy Jeffcoate
Poppy Pawson
Trudealign=center Isabelle Larrey
Trude/Anniealign=center Parrine Long
Steffi/Anniealign=center Saffia Layla
Steffialign=center Helena Middleton
Lisalottealign=center Emily Tierney
Johanalign=center James Darch
Miss Gerlachalign=center Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson
Roza/Miss Methusiusalign=center Louise Gold
Dr. Stroblalign=center Michael Smith-Stewart
Franz/Mr. Bernaualign=center David Bardsley
Miss Ulrike/Mizzialign=center Ellie Nunn
Ensemblealign=center Rico Bakker
Hannah Cauchi
Paige Fenlon
Rosie Glossop
Dominic Adam Griffin
Jordan Isaac
Rutendo Mushonga

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kästner. Erich. November 6, 2014. The Parent Trap. Pushkin Press.
  2. Web site: Wood. Alex. New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to be postponed until 2021. WhatsOnStage. en-GB. 2020-04-02. 2020-04-03.
  3. Web site: Wood. Alex. New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to run in Nottingham and Bath. WhatsOnStage. en-GB. 2019-09-23. 2019-09-24.
  4. Web site: Lefkowitz. Andy. Parent Trap Musical Identical Sets World Premiere with Nottingham Playhouse. Broadway.com. en. 2019-09-23. 2019-09-24.

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