Identical is a stage musical with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and a book by Stuart Paterson. It is based on Erich Kästner's 1949 children's novel The Parent Trap,[1] which is also the basis for many adaptations including Disney's film franchise which began with a 1961 film.
| Identical | |
|---|---|
| Music | George Stiles |
| Lyrics | Anthony Drewe |
| Book | Stuart Paterson |
| Basis | The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner |
| Premiere | July 26, 2022: Nottingham Playhouse |
| Productions | 2022 Nottingham |
Plot edit
As with the novel, the musical follows the story of identical twin girls who were separated at birth and reunite at a summer camp ten years later before swapping places to reunite with their parents and live each other's lives.
Production edit
The musical was due to have its world premiere at the Nottingham Playhouse before transferring to the Theatre Royal, Bath over the summer of 2020. However, due to the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom, the production was delayed until 2022, playing at the Nottingham Playhouse from 26 July until 14 August before transferring to The Lowry, Salford from 19 August until 3 September.[2]
This production was directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and produced by Kenny Wax & Nottingham Playhouse.[3][4]
Casts edit
Original cast edit
| Character | Nottingham (2022) |
|---|---|
| The Twins | Nicole & Kyla Fox Emme & Eden Patrick Sienna & Savannah Robinson |
| Lisalotte | Emily Tierney |
| Johan | James Darch |
| Miss Gerlach | Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson |
| Roza/Miss Methusius | Louise Gold |
| Dr. Strobl | Michael Smith-Stewart |
| Franz/Mr. Bernau | David Bardsley |
| Miss Ulrike | Ellie Nunn |
References edit
- ^ Kästner, Erich (6 November 2014). "The Parent Trap". Pushkin Press.
- ^ Wood, Alex (2 April 2020). "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to be postponed until 2021". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ Wood, Alex (23 September 2019). "New musical Identical, based on The Parent Trap, to run in Nottingham and Bath". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ^ Lefkowitz, Andy (23 September 2019). "Parent Trap Musical Identical Sets World Premiere with Nottingham Playhouse". Broadway.com. Retrieved 24 September 2019.