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Then, Now & Next is a heart-warming new musical written by Christopher J Orton (My Land’s Shore) and acclaimed actor Jon Robyns (The Phantom of the Opera), in a first-time collaboration for the pair.

Directed by Julie Atherton (Ordinary Days), Then, Now & Next stars Alice Fearn* (Come From Away, Wicked), Tori Allen-Martin (Park Bench), Justin Brett (Million Dollar Quartet), Peter Hannah (Waitress) and Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Disney’s The Lion King).

Then, Now & Next is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Borough from 23 June to 29 July 2023.

Struggling with a difficult past, Alex Shaw is attempting to take steps forward. We follow her journey over twenty years, through two loves – young, adventurous idealist, Stephen, and the older, reliable and charming Peter – as she gathers the scattered chapters of her life, in the hope of re-building her story and asking if she will ever be more than just “fine”.

Through Alex’s experiences, her uplifting story questions how relationships can change over time and explores what it takes to truly heal.

Accept what was. Embrace what could be.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Then, Now & Next?

Starring Alice Fearn (Wicked, Come From Away) as Alex Shaw.

The cast also includes Tori Allen-Martin, Justin Brett, Peter Hannah, Joaquin Pedro Valdes.

* Note: Julie Atherton will perform the role of Alex Shaw from 5 to 13 July, and on 29 July.

Who are the creative team of Then, Now & Next?

Written by Christopher J Orton and Jon Robyns; directed by Julie Atherton.

Musical director: Honor Halford-MacLeod; Movement director: Alexzandra Sarmiento; Set and costume designer: Bob Sterrett; Lighting designer: Adam King; Sound designer: Raffaela Pancucci; Production manager: Titch Gosling; Produced and general managed by Paul Virides Productions; Dramaturgy: Kate Golledge; Stage manager Zoe Leonard; Assistant stage manager Odette Robertson;  Sound technician Amber Carey.

In the band are musical director and keys player Honor Halford-MacLeod, guitarist James William-Pattison, cellist Alice Luddington and percussionist Tom Bennett.


Important Notes

Content warning:

This production contains themes of trauma. The Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness, injury or other unforeseen circumstances.

Casting:

* Julie Atherton will perform the role of Alex Shaw from 5 to 13 July, and on 29 July.

Venue Information

Southwark Playhouse Borough , 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, C10, N35, N133, N343

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Frequently Asked Questions

Then, Now & Next is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Borough in London
The running time of Then, Now & Next is 2 hours (TBC) including an interval
Yes, Then, Now & Next has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Then, Now & Next has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.