Teddy is a Snapdragon Productions and Theatre Bench musical with music by Dougal Irvine and book by Tristan Bernays, set in the Elephant and Castle in London in 1956.[1]
| Teddy (the musical) | |
|---|---|
| Music | Dougal Irvine |
| Book | Tristan Bernays |
| Productions | 2015 Southwark Playhouse, 2018 UK Tour |
Synopsis edit
The story follows two teenagers, Teddy and Josie, on a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle. They are both rebellious followers of the post-war Teddy Boy sub-culture. Teddy and Josie get to know each other sharing their love for Rock and Roll.[2]
Music edit
Original songs written for the show and a handful of original 1950s songs are performed by the on stage band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts.[3]
Productions edit
- Watermill Theatre and UK Tour, 2018[4]
- Southwark Playhouse, 2015[5]
Awards edit
In 2016, Teddy won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Teddy". Southwark Playhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Teddy". Time Out. 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Teddy". Whats on Stage. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Cast Announced for Award-Winning Musical TEDDY on Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at the Southwark Playhouse". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ "AND THE 2016 OFFIE WINNERS ARE..." OffWestEnd.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.