Berlusconi A New Musical Tickets

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London
Booking to 29 April 2023
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An outrageous new musical comedy with razor sharp lyrics

Berlusconi A New Musical is based on Italian politician and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, and premieres at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in March 2023.

From the Olivier Award-winning Producers of Fleabag and Baby ReindeerBerlusconi is Evita on acid! – a modern-day cautionary tale, an urgent and prescient story about a brand of political leadership that has become all too familiar.

With soaring melodies and driving beats, this outrageous new musical assembles an award-winning team to tell the astonishing, outlandish, almost true story of one of the world’s most charismatic, charming and morally bankrupt political leaders.

An acclaimed cast includes Sebastien Torkia (Matilda The Musical) as Silvio Berlusconi, Sally Ann Triplett (Cabaret) as Ilda.

Berlusconi will run from 25 March 2023 until 29 April 2023 at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.

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What's the story of Berlusconi A New Musical?

“I am the Jesus Christ of politics.”

It’s time to set the record straight. Please welcome to the stage the former cruise ship crooner turned multi billionaire and Italian Prime Minister… the much maligned, misunderstood, humble man of the people Silvio Berlusconi!

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.

Who is in the cast of Berlusconi A New Musical?

The cast of Berlusconi includes: 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.

Who are the creative team of Berlusconi A New Musical?

Berlusconi is written by Ricky Simmonds and Simon Vaughan and is based on an original idea by Alan Hayling.

The show is directed by James Grieve (Fisherman’s Friends).

Choreography is 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.


Show Information

Performance dates
Booking to 29 April 2023
Age restrictions
14+ This production contains strong language and references to sex
Running time
2 hours (No interval and no re-entry)
Performance days
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Matinees: Thursday, Saturday

Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.


Important Notes

This production contains strong language and references to sex.

No re-admission. We strongly advise that you arrive early and take your seats in advance of the start time as there is a no latecomers policy.


Venue Information

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, Dante Place, 80 Newington Butts, London, SE11 4FL
Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle
Nearest Buses: 196, 133, 155, 333, 415
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News about Berlusconi A New Musical

Berlusconi A New Musical casting announced for Southwark Playhouse
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.
New musical BERLUSCONI to premiere at Southwark Playhouse
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

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