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Billy Budd

US Navy sailors from the back. US Navy army.

Everyone is strangely drawn to Billy Budd, the handsome sailor. Conscripted to fight on a warship where the authorities are nervous of protest and mutiny, Billy Budd is a calming, shining presence.

But after the ship’s policeman unexpectedly makes a false accusation against him, Billy cannot find the words to defend himself. When an actual crime is committed, the hastily arranged trial that follows is a very warped version of ‘justice’.

Adapted from the novella by Herman Melville and combined with sea shanties sung by the ensemble, including ‘Drunken Sailor,’ ‘Wellerman’ and ‘Blow The Man Down,’ this brand new piece of music theatre is presented for the first time in a staged concert version.

The Faction return to the iconic Wilton’s Music Hall for the sixth time, following their acclaimed productions of The Talented Mr Ripley (now on UK tour), Macbeth and Howl.

Cast and creative team to be announced.

Potty The Plant

A charmingly dark, whimsically adult, joyously subversive, musical delight!
Starring our titular character, Potty! A singing, talking, tap dancing, potted plant.

When mysterious events begin to occur at Little Boo Boo’s General Hospital, a ragtag bunch of
dysfunctional nurses must pull together to save the day. What could be happening to all the
missing children? Will the beautiful Miss Lacey ever find true love? Is there more to the
nasty-looking Dr. Acula than meets the eye?

Potty The Plant is an hour of side-splitting, earwormy, musical fun, that begs the audience to
not take anything too seriously.

 

Creative Team
Book by Aeddan Sussex, Baden Burns, and Sarah Burns
Music by Baden Burns
Lyrics by Sarah Burns, Aeddan Sussex, and Baden Burns
Produced by Sarah Burns
Assistant Produced by Stephanie Cubello
Directed by Baden Burns
Assistant Directed by Aeddan Sussex
Musical Direction by Zach Burns
Sound by Malcolm Bayne

Mary and the Hyenas

Presented by Pilot Theatre and Hull Truck Theatre

Writer. Icon. Trailblazer.  

Meet Mary and the Hyenas, a band who will sing you the inspiring story of Mary Wollstonecraft. A woman centuries ahead of her time: trailblazer, feminist and literary pioneer.  

From her passionate advocacy for women’s rights to her tumultuous personal journey, Mary and the Hyenas captures the spirit and resilience of a woman who dared to defy the conventions of her time, and who kept going when so many wanted to bring her down. This is a witty, laugh out loud and searing tribute to the courage and determination of a woman who fought for equality and justice. 

Featuring Music by acclaimed singer/songwriter Billy Nomates (Tor Maries), written by Maureen Lennon and directed by Esther Richardson, prepare for our all-female cast to roar onto the stage, singing and dancing with their chins up in defiance to the injustices of the world. Be prepared for petticoats to be lifted, boots stomped and voices raised in the determined pursuit of change.  

★★★★★ North West End UK

★★★★ Everything Theatre

★★★★ Theatre Cat

★★★★ The Upcoming

Mary and the Hyenas was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. 

Listen to music from the show by Billy Nomates on Spotify or Band Camp.

Photo credit: Tom Arran

Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical

The Thinking Drinkers pose together holding shots with musical theatre performers posed behind them

Presented by Gag Reflex in association with Long Road Talent

Following last year’s sell-out Edinburgh run, the self-styled hardest-working beefcakes in alcohol-based infotainment are back… with a brand-new musical extravaganza complete with five free drinks for every audience member!

Sip backand marvel as the award-winning drinks experts embark on an all-singing, all-dancing musical mission to prove that the pub, indeed alcohol, are cornerstones of civilisation.

Accompanied by talented West End singers Flat and the Curves, Ben and Tom raise a glass to a heady, hilarious cocktail of historical characters in the greatest, most intoxicating, lock-in of your life.

‘Pioneers of alcohol-based comedy‘ Times