The National Theatre has revealed casting for its forthcoming revival of award-winning verbatim musical London Road.
Outgoing National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris (Small Island) will once again direct the show, for a limited London run at the National from 6 to 21 June 2025.
Originally directed by Rufus Norris in 2011, the success of the production led to him becoming an Associate of the National Theatre, and then Director in 2015.
This revival of Alecky Blythe and Adam Cork’s innovative, award-winning musical will also be captured for a future streaming release on National Theatre at Home.
An accomplished cast will include Claire Moore (Miss Saigon), Clare Burt (Flowers for Mrs Harris), Linzi Hateley (Les Misérables), Anna Francolini (Twelfth Night), James Doherty (Les Misérables), Duncan Wisbey (London Road), Hal Fowler (Aspects of Love), Jonathan Savage (The Deep), Michael Shaeffer (Bodyguard), Nick Holder (Assassins), Nicola Sloane (Les Misérables), Paul Thornley (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and Thomasin Gulgec (Anna Karenina).
The orchestra features Music Director / Keys David Shrubsole; Keys 2 Lindy Tennent-Brown; Guitars: Electric / Acoustic / Bass Steve Smith; Kit / Percussion Martin Briggs; Woodwind: Soprano Saxophone / Alto Saxophone / Tenor Saxophone / Clarinet Simon Haram; Woodwind: Soprano Saxophone / Alto Saxophone / Baritone Saxophone / Clarinet / Bass Clarinet Christian Forshaw; and Woodwind: Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Flute / Alto Saxophone Rachel Elliott.
London Road is a moving true story of ordinary people coming together during an extraordinary time.
Set in Autumn 2006, the everyday life of the Suffolk town of Ipswich is shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. The occupant of No. 79 London Road is arrested, charged and finally convicted of the murders. Caught in the headlines and the invasion of their quiet road, the community grapples with what it means to be at the epicentre of the tragedy.
London Road boasts a book and lyrics by Alecky Blythe (Our Generation), and music and lyrics by Adam Cork.
Joining Rufus Norris in the creative team are: Set and Costume Designer Katrina Lindsay; Music Director David Shrubsole; Movement Director Javier De Frutos; Sound Designer Paul Arditti; Orchestrations Adam Cork; Video Designer Tim Blazdell; Original Casting Wendy Spon; Additional Casting Bryony Jarvis-Taylor; Voice and Dialect Coach Jeannette Nelson; Associate Director Mumba Dodwell; Associate Set and Costume Designer Natalie Johnson; and Associate Sound Designer Deanna H Choi.
London Road is playing at the National Theatre from 6 to 21 June 2025.
Book London Road tickets at the National Theatre in London
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