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  • Venue Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 23 August 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes (No Interval. No Re-entry)

All aboard for Maiden Voyage – the exhilarating world première of a brand new British musical, starring Chelsea Halfpenny (Waitress, 9 to 5: The Musical, Emmerdale), playing for a strictly limited run this summer at Southwark Playhouse.

Inspired by the incredible true story of Tracy Edwards and the first all-female crew to race around the world, Maiden Voyage is a bold, feel-good celebration of determination, teamwork and defying the odds.

With book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein (Little Women) and music by Carmel Dean (Well Behaved Women, Renascence), the show brings to life the trials, triumphs, and tenacity of these pioneering women.

About the Show

It’s 1990, and Tracy Edwards is about to do the unthinkable—lead the first all-female crew in a round-the-world yacht race. But how did a 20-something dropout with no formal training end up navigating one of the toughest sailing challenges on Earth?

From a chance encounter with King Hussein of Jordan to deep-seated personal motivations, Maiden Voyage explores what drives someone to defy convention and change the course of history.

This sweeping, new musical offers a thrilling theatrical journey across oceans and continents, filled with courage, camaraderie, and the sheer power of belief.

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Don’t miss the world première of Maiden Voyage — a new British musical inspired by an extraordinary true story, starring Chelsea Halfpenny. Playing at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 23 August 2025.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Maiden Voyage?

Chelsea Halfpenny (Tracy Edwards), Naomi Alade (Jo), Laura Tyrer (Pat), Shahaf Ifhar (King Hussein), Juliette Artigala (Michele/Tanja), Alex Bowen (Dawn Riley), Molly Cleere (Nancy), Sam DeFeo (Mandi), Olivia Hewitt-Jones (Marie Claude), Rowan Macpherson (Sally), Olivia Mitchell (Claire), Billy Roberts (Walter/Reporter/Navigator) and Daniel Robinson (Howard Reporter)

Who are the creative team of Maiden Voyage?

Book and Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Music by Carmel Dean
 
Director: Tara Overfield Wilkinson; Orchestrator: Michael Starobin Musical Director: Simona Budd; Set and Costume Designer: Abby Clarke; Lighting Designer: Megan Lucas; Casting Director: Harry Blumenau; Associate Director: Kirsty Malpass

Important Notes

Access Performance: Captioned: 19th August, 7:00pm

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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Critics' reviews of Maiden Voyage

★★★★ "Uplifting, ambitious new musical capturing the danger and excitement of the round-the-world yacht race" - The Stage

● "A show that leaves you uplifted and cheering" - What's On Stage

● "A fascinating true story" - Theatre Weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

Maiden Voyage is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London
The running time of Maiden Voyage is 1 hour 30 minutes (No Interval. No Re-entry)
Yes, Maiden Voyage has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Maiden Voyage has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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