Babies The Musical is getting a full production at London’s The Other Palace theatre.
The hit show already enjoyed a sell-out series of concerts at the Lyric Theatre in London in November 2023; and is now getting a six week residency at The Other Palace from 31 May to 14 July 2024.
The cast will star Heartstopper’s Bradley Riches (Celebrity Big Brother) as Toby, alongside Ashley Goh (Fury and Elysium) as Alex, Jaina Brock-Patel (Six) as Becky, Lauren Conroy (Bear Snores On) as Jasmine, Lucy Carter (Babies) as Lulu, Max Mulrenan as Ben, Viola Maisey as Grace, Zoe Athena (The Trials) as Leah, and Nathan Johnston (The Voice Kids) as Jacob.
The cast also includes Grace Towning as cover Leah/Grace/Becky, Morgan Phillips (Babies) as alternate Toby, cover Jacob/Ben, and Rowan MacPherson as cover Jasmine/Alex/Lulu.
Babies is a musical comedy about nine Year 11 students who are forced to look after baby simulator dolls, and discover that becoming a parent means changing much more than just nappies.
The show features a pop and rock score by 42 Balloons composer Jack Godfrey, and has a book by writer and director Martha Geelan.
Babies is directed by Martha Geelan, with Orchestrations by Joe Beighton and Jack Godfrey, Musical Supervisor & Vocal Arrangements by Joe Beighton, Choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento, Set & Costume Design by Jasmine Swan, Sound Design by Paul Gatehouse, Lighting Design by Will Hayman, Casting by Harry Blumenau Casting, Associate Direction by Molly Stacey, Production Manager Martyn Sands, Props & Costume Supervisor Sarah Booth.
The show is produced by Indigo Productions & Crossroads Live, and was originally commissioned by BYMT.
Babies won the British Youth Music Theatre New Music Theatre Award, and development workshops were held for the show in 2022 and 2023, produced by Crossroads Live and Indigo Productions.
Writers Jack Godfrey and Martha Geelan said in a press statement: “We feel very proud and excited to be part of the impressive wave of new musicals in the West End this year. Babies is about what it is to be young right now, what it is to be questioning the future, how it feels to try and get everything right. We hope it speaks to audiences of all ages; all lived experiences. We hope there’s something in there for everyone.”
Currently playing at The Other Palace is Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical to 19 May 2024; and Karen to 24 March 2024. Coming soon is Ushers: The Front of House Musical, from 10 April to 19 May 2024.
Babies The Musical is playing at The Other Palace theatre from 31 May to 14 July 2024.
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