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Unexpected Twist

16 February 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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£30

Unexpected Twist is a re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist, by one of the best-loved figures in the children’s book world, Michael Rosen.

Combining two stories in one; Rosen’s new tale alongside the Dickens classic that inspired it, Artistic Director James Dacre (Olivier Award-nominated Our Lady Of Kibeho) and designer Frankie Bradshaw’s (Two Trains Running) production brings to vivid life the worlds of both Shona and Oliver as their stories twist together, unexpectedly!

Adapted for the stage by BAFTA award-winning playwright Roy Williams (SoulSucker Punch) with original music by rising R&B star Yaya Bey and BAC Beatbox Academy’s Conrad MurrayUnexpected Twist is a thrilling new production from the producing partnership behind Holes and The Jungle Book that will tour the UK following its Northampton premiere. 

Unexpected Twist has choreography by Olivier Award-winning Arielle Smith (Jolly Folly), musical direction by Conrad Murray, lighting design by Rory Beaton (Death Drop), sound design by Leigh Davies (Matilda) with casting by Annelie Powell CDG.  The creative team also includes Sarah Stacey (Associate Director), Gurkiran Kaur (Voice Coach) and Kate Waters (Fight Director).

Details

Date:
16 February 2023
Times:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
£30
Event Category:
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Website:
https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/

Organiser

Royal and Derngate
Phone
01604 624811
Email
BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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Venue

Royal and Derngate Theatre
19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP + Google Map
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