FIRST LOOK: The Buskers Opera at Park Theatre

Book now for The Buskers Opera by Dougal Irvine at Park Theatre London

Last night saw the opening night of Dougal Irvine’s new musical The Buskers Opera at The Park Theatre. London 2012. The world is watching. Can the city deliver the greatest Olympics ever? Pulling the strings is a media mogul, broadcaster and puppet master, Jeremiah Peachum. Together with his star of the show, Lockitt, the Mayor of London, they are perfectly placed to capitalise on Team GB’s gold and drive their political agenda across the finish line. Enter satirical street busker Macheath and his gang of dissenters ‘The Ninety Nine Percenters’… We hope that you enjoy these great production images by Simon Annand. BOOK NOW FOR THE BUSKERS OPERA

Laila The Musical UK Tour 2016

Laila The Musical Uk Tour 2016

From the creators of acclaimed award-winning musical Britain’s Got Bhangra comes a new contemporary musical – Laila. Director and Writer Pravesh Kumar (The Deranged Marriage, There’s Something About Simmy), Music Composer Sumeet Chopra (Break the Floorboards) and Lyricist Dougal Irvine (Departure Lounge, In Touch) have come together for a retelling of the greatest eastern love story – Laila Majnu. Originating in 7th century Persia, the bittersweet story of star-crossed lovers has been passed down through verse and song over centuries. It was popularized by 12th century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi with his version Layla u Majnun and British poet Lord Byron described the story as the “Romeo and Juliet of the east”. Predating Shakespeare’s play by 700 years, it is said to have inspired the bard’s tragic love story. The story of young love and feuding families is being given a modern musical twist by the Laila creative team. Artistic … Read more

Teddy Comes To Southwark Playhouse

Teddy at Southwark Playhouse by Tristan Bernays and Dougal Irvine

Snapdragon Productions and Theatre Bench will present Teddy, a new musical world premiere by Tristan Bernays and music by Dougal Irvine at the Southwark Playhouse in June. The time is 1956. It’s a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle and Teddy and Josie are out for a good time. It’s pissing down, they’re skint and someone wants them dead, but that’s never stopped Ted from having a good time. Desperate times call for Rock ‘n’ Roll. Teddy is a punchy, lyrical ride though the dark and damaged world of 1950s London. Featuring a blistering live performance from Johnny Valentine and The Broken Hearts and an electrifying original score by Dougal Irvine. Expect sex, violence and damn good hair. Tristan Bernays said today “I can’t wait to bring Teddy to Southwark Playhouse – a venue which is at the vanguard of new and exciting theatre and musicals.” Dougal Irvine added, “I’m … Read more