Fisherman's Friends: The Musical

Fisherman's Friends: The Musical is a stage musical with a book by Amanda Whittington based on the true story and music of the folk-music group Fisherman's Friends and the 2019 film Fisherman's Friends.

Fisherman's Friends
The Musical
Official artwork
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
BookAmanda Whittington
BasisThe story and music of Fisherman's Friends
and the 2019 film
Premiere13 October 2021: Cornwall Playhouse, Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Productions2021 Truro
2022 UK and Ireland tour
2022 Toronto

Production history

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World premiere: Truro, Cornwall (2021)

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In January 2021, it was announced the musical would have its world premiere at the Cornwall Playhouse in the Hall for Cornwall, Truro beginning previews from 13 October 2021 with an official press night on 18 October 2021, running until 30 October.[1] The production was the first to open the theatre following a major £20 million refurbishment.[2] The production was directed by James Grieve, designed by Lucy Osborne with musical supervision by David White. Full casting was announced on 12 September 2021.[3][4] The sold-out season broke box-office records in Hall for Cornwall.[5]

UK and Ireland tour and Toronto (2022-23)

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The musical began a UK and Ireland Tour on 1 September 2022 beginning at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth touring until 13 May 2023.[6] Full casting was announced on 26 July 2022.[7]

The musical will also make its North American premiere at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, Canada running from November 27, 2022 until January 15, 2023.

Musical numbers

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The songs from the musical are including sea-shanties that have both been made famous by the group, as well as having been sung by them; some of the songs have been embellished for the stage, being performed more emotionally, with adapted lyrics or even in a different musical style, while all of the music heard is performed live by the on-stage company.

Cast and characters

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Character Truro (2021) UK and Ireland tour / Toronto (2022)
Danny Calum Callaghan Jason Langley
Alwyn Parisa Shahmir
Maggie Susie Blake Susan Penhaligon
Sally Georgia Bruce Hazel Monaghan
Jim Deka Walmsley James Gaddas
Leadville Mensah Bediako Anton Stephans
Jago Robert Duncan
Ben Edward Rowe Dakota Starr
Dinger Rakesh Boury does not appear
Archie Hadrian Delacey
Wiggie Matt Slack Pete Gallagher
Rowan Dan Buckley
Leah Deborah Tracey Fia Houston-Hamilton
Eddy did not appear John O'Mahony
Morwenna did not appear Louisa Beadel
Grace did not appear Beccy Hurst
Owen did not appear James William-Pattison (MD)
Ensemble did not appear Hazel Simmons
Janet Mooney
Dominic Brewer
Martin Carroll
Musicians James William-Pattison
Annie Grace
John O’Mahony
Louisa Beadel
Hazel Askew
Alfie Gidley
James Findlay (MD)
Hazel Askew
Mel Biggs
Alfie Gidley
James Findlay (MD)
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References

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  1. ^ "World Premiere of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical to Open at Hall for Cornwall". Theatre Weekly. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. ^ Cornwall, Hall for. "Hall for Cornwall | Theatre & Arts in Cornwall". www.hallforcornwall.co.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  3. ^ "Full cast announced for FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL". Performing Arts Mag. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. ^ Trewhela, Lee (9 September 2021). "Renowned actors announced for Hall For Cornwall premiere". CornwallLive. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  5. ^ ChaCha (30 January 2022). "Fisherman's Friends The Musical 2022 / 2023 UK & Ireland Tour Dates & Tickets". Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  6. ^ "Dropping anchor in a city near you! Book your tickets online today!". Fisherman's Friends. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Full cast announced for Fisherman's Friends: The Musical ahead of tour | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.