Brand new production photos of Tom Fletcher’s family-friendly musical The Creakers have been released today.
The show is a magical musical adventure based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher’s book and is adapted for the stage by Miranda Larson. The Creakers had its world premiere at Theatre Royal Plymouth last month and transfers to Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in London for a limited run from 18 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.
Production photos
2024 Christmas festive holiday treat
Perfect for families, The Creakers promises to be a delightful festive treat full of spectacle and magic, running over throughout the Christmas season from 18 December 2024 to 5 January 2025. The show is recommended for ages 6 and up.
From page to stage
Bringing The Creakers to life on stage Rakesh Boury as Larry/Creaker King, Alisha Capon as Onstage Swing, Cover Ella, Matthew Caputo as Mario/Buzz/Grunt, Eloise Davies as Lucy, Liam Dean as Onstage Swing, Iona Fraser as Ella Kim Healey as Betty Quirk/Cassie/Barf, David-Michael Johnson as Mayor/Bulge, Ally Kennard as Norman, Ed Larkin as William/Mr Grubb/Squelch, Anu Ogunmefun as Mrs Cobblesmith/Buddy/Scratch, Verity Power as Mrs McNab/Brenda/Belch, Edwin Ray as Piers/Snoregan/Toby/Guff and Timo Tatzber as Daniel/Max/Sniff.
The Creakers is adapted for the stage by writer Miranda Larson (Angelina Ballerina), with music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, and direction and choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves (Whistle Down The Wind, Priscilla Queen of the Desert).
Tom Fletcher said: ‘I’m so excited that this brand new musical adaptation of my book is coming to London’s Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for the Christmas season. A fully-fledged musical is what every author dreams of and the fact that I got to write the music for it is an absolute dream come true. It’s real family theatre and a fun spectacle with a sense of magic and heart that everybody can enjoy.’
Additional compositions are by McFly’s Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter, and the show is co-written with Steve Battelle, with orchestrations by the Grammy Award Winning and Tony Nominated musician Steve Sidwell.
The creative team also includes Andrew Exeter (Set Designer), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Alexandra Braithwaite (Sound Designer), Richard Healey (Music Supervisor and Musical Arrangements) Natalie Pound (Musical Director), Sarah Wright (Puppetry Director), Lyndie Wright (Puppetry Designer), Nick Hockaday (Casting Director), Mark Crossland (Orchestral Manager), Priya Patel Appleby (Associate Director), Maiya Leeke (Associate Choreographer) and Fahmida Bahkt (Props Supervisor).
Tickets
The Creakers is playing at the Queen Elizabeth Hall from 18 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.
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