Big Fish
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Performance Dates: Wednesday 6 – Saturday 9 March 2019 Performance Venue: Stockwell Playhouse Based on the movie and novel by the same name, Big Fish introduces audiences to Edward Bloom’s world of giants, witches, and other larger-than-life characters, touching the hearts of the young and old alike. Big Fish tells the tale of Edward Bloom, a man with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. Edward’s son, Will, has grown up on his father’s stories of kissing a mermaid, befriending a giant and meeting Will’s mother, Sandra, while being shot out of a cannon at a circus. However, now a grown man recently married and expecting a child with his wife, Josephine, Will has grown out of such children’s tales. As Will refuses to further entertain these stories he finds himself drifting farther and farther away from his father. Is it possible for Will and Edward to re strengthen their relationship before Edward’s life is tragically cut short? Big Fish reels people of all ages in through the magic of storytelling as Edward’s tales come to life on stage. Audiences can expect a magical evening full of fantastical characters, a stunning set and a good old dose of beautiful scoring. Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.
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CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Matt Bentley Musical Director: Hayden Taylor Choreographer: Jessica Harman Producer: Sophie Barthel Assistant Producers: Kelly-Marie Ridgers, Jessica Harman & Alice Newstead Assistant Choreo: Emma Batchelor Sound Design: James de Silva Lighting Design: Graham Weymouth SM: Tom McGowan DSM: Emma Batchelor CAST LIST Will Bloom: Michael Stacey Edward Bloom: Alex Johnston Sandra Templeton/Bloom: Sophie Shrimpton-Garcia Young Will / Will’s Son: Zacaiah Nicholas-Moody Josephine: Romana Moss Witch: Yvette Shiel Karl: Conor Rooney Amos Calloway: Nat Hook Jenny Hill: Kyleigh Dark Don Price: Will Garrood Zacky Price: Matt Mckenna Dr Bennett: Brian Voakes Alabama Lambs: Becky Sweeney and Kelly Ridgers Fisherman: Grant Miles Little Girl with Orange Cat: Aimee Sullivan Cheerleader: Catherine Higgins Overly-Excited Scout: James Rich School Teacher: Alice Newstead All other roles played by members of the company. |