Berlusconi A New Musical Tickets

A new music video of Berlusconi has been released, ahead of the production's first preview on 25 March at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Watch Wicked's Emma Hatton sing 'Secrets and Lies' from the show accompanied by pianist Jordan Li Smith. In the number Hatton portrays Berlusconi’s second wife Veronica – a former actress – who attends the trial that may see her ex-husband sent to prison. On the steps of the court she reflects on her turbulent relationship with Italy’s most powerful man. The musical is billed as a naughty expose on Italy's morally dubious politician told through the eyes of three women ready to share their side of the story. The full cast includes: McCallam Connell as the Judge, John Conroy as Luigi, Susan Fay as Mama Rosa, Jenny Fitzpatrick as Fama, Natalie Kassanga as Bella, Emma Hatton as Veronica, Sebastien Torkia as Silvio Berlusconi, Sally Ann Triplett as Ilda, Gavin Wilkinson as Vladimir Putin and Matthew Woodyatt as Antonio. Written by Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan, this modern-day cautionary tale is produced by Francesca Moody Productions (Fleabag) and Thomas S. Barnes (Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody) and directed by James Grieve (Fisherman's Friends). Watch the video here Berlusconi runs from 25 March 2023 until 29 April 2023 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Book tickets to Berlusconi at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Rehearsal photos of Berlusconi A New Musical have been released ahead of the show first performance on 25 March at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. The World Premiere production is led by Sebastien Torkia (RSC’s Matilda The Musical, West End) as Silvio Berlusconi. The cast includes McCallam Connell (The Colour Purple, UK Tour), John Conroy (Half a Sixpence, Noel Coward), Susan Fay (The Girls, UK Tour), Jenny Fitzpatrick, Natalie Kassanga (Dreamgirls, UK Tour), Emma Hatton (Wicked, West End), Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret, Lido 2 Paris), Gavin Wilkinson (Guys and Dolls, Théâtre Marigny) and Matthew Woodyatt (Piaf, Nottingham Playhouse). Written by Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan, this modern-day cautionary tale is produced by Francesca Moody Productions (Fleabag) and Thomas S. Barnes and directed by James Grieve (Fisherman's Friends). Billed as an urgent and prescient story about a brand of political leadership that has become all too familiar. Berlusconi is a naughty, noisy exposé of the original perma- tanned media mogul turned populist politician, told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story and break the veneer of that million Lira smile. Berlusconi runs from 25 March 2023 until 29 April 2023 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Book tickets to Berlusconi at Southwark Playhouse Elephant Berlusconi A New Musical - rehearsal image [ngg src="galleries" ids="1056" display="pro_tile"]

Casting includes Sebastien Torkia and Sally Ann Triplett Southwark Playhouse has revealed casting for its forthcoming show Berlusconi: A New Musical. Based on the Italian politician and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, the musical premieres at Southwark Playhouse Elephant on 25 March 2023. Written by Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan, this modern-day cautionary tale is produced by Francesca Moody (Fleabag) and directed by James Grieve (Fisherman's Friends). The cast will include Sebastien Torkia (Matilda The Musical) as Silvio Berlusconi, Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret) as Ilda, Jenny Fitzpatrick (A Christmas Carol) as Fama, Natalie Kassanga (Dreamgirls) as Bella, plus McCallam Connell (The Color Purple) as the Judge, John Conroy (Half a Sixpence) as Luigi, Susan Fay (The Girls) as Mama Rosa, Emma Hatton (Wicked) as Veronica, Gavin Wilkinson (Guys and Dolls) as Vladimir Putin and Matthew Woodyatt (Piaf) as Antonio. Rehearsals begin on 13 February 2023 for the show. Berlusconi is a naughty, noisy exposé of the perma-tanned media mogul and politician, all told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story! Joining director James Grieve in the creative team are: Choreography by Rebecca Howell (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ ), Set and Costume by Lucy Osborne (The Famous Five), Musical Supervision, Arrangements and Co-Orchestrations by Paul Schofield (Hair - In Concert), Musical Direction by Jordan Li Smith (City of Angels), Lighting Design by Oliver Fenwick (Blues for Alabama Sky), Sound Design by Dan Samson (Heathers), Video Design by Stanley Orwin Fraser for Duncan McClean Projection (The Jungle), Music Production and Co-orchestration by Lewis Andrews, and Original Vocal Score and Original Vocal Arrangements by David White (Cabaret). Math Roberts (Merrily We Roll Along) is Associate Musical Director and Casting is by Will Burton CDG. The show is associate produced by Alex Cooke and Alan Hayling, based on an original idea by Alan Hayling. Southwark Playhouse Elephant is a brand new venue that opens this week. One of its first fully-staged shows will be a revival of Enda Walsh's hit comedy The Walworth Farce, which starts on 17 February 2023. Book tickets to Berlusconi A New Musical, which runs from 25 March to 29 April 2023 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

Berlusconi, a new musical based on Italian politician Silvio Berlusconi will premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in March 2023. Written by Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan, this modern-day cautionary tale is produced by Francesca Moody (Fleabag) and directed by James Grieve (Fisherman's Friends). BERLUSCONI is billed as "a naughty, noisy exposé of the original perma-tanned media mogul turned populist politician, told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story and break the veneer of that million Lira smile." Producer Francesca Moody said: “I am thrilled to be presenting this extraordinary and incredibly funny new musical with an award-winning team of the most exciting roll-call of creatives. Berlusconi is an all too familiar story of outrageous corruption and grotesque male privilege allowed to run riot, indeed seemingly run a country. It's a musical which places a fierce feminist lens on a political leader who was known for his charming misogyny and spotlights the human cost of his time in office. Berlusconi upended Italian politics and it could not feel timelier, or more appropriate to be exploring this outrageous and almost true story with riotous comedy and sensational songs.” Director James Grieve said: “The chance to make and premiere a brand new British musical is a rare and brilliant thing. Ricky and Simon have written an incandescent, uproarious, strikingly apposite show that melds sabre sharp lyrics with a technicolour head rush of a score. It is a witty, incisive, affecting, hugely entertaining work of dazzling originality and élan. I feel immensely privileged and excited to bring it to the stage alongside a visionary producer and outstanding creative team.” The musical will be choreographed by Rebecca Howell (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3⁄4) with Set and Costume by Lucy Osborne (The Famous Five), David White (Les Misérables) as Executive Musical Supervisor, Jordan Li Smith (City of Angels) as Musical Supervisor & Musical Director and Dan Samson (Heathers) as Sound Designer and Casting by Will Burton CDG. Associate produced by Alex Cook and Alan Hayling, based on an original idea by Alan Hayling. Berlusconi will run from 25 March 2023 until 29 April 2023 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Book tickets to Berlusconi at Southwark Playhouse Elephant