Redcliffe the Musical Transfers to the Criterion Theatre in January

Following a critically acclaimed run at Southwark Playhouse, Jordan Luke Gage’s original musical about forbidden 18th-century love comes to the Criterion Theatre for a 12-week season. Gage will also reprise his role as William Critchard.

Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills have announced that Jordan Luke Gage’s new musical Redcliffe will transfer to the West End following a critically acclaimed run at Southward Playhouse. The musical will play the Criterion Theatre for 12 weeks only, with performances from 28 January.

Gage, who wrote the book, music and lyrics and will reprise his performance as William Critchard, commented:

“I am beyond thrilled that Redcliffe is transferring to the West End, giving us the chance to share this story with even more people. Our run at Southwark Playhouse was incredibly special, and the response deeply moving. I’m excited to build on that momentum, challenge perspectives, open hearts and spark meaningful conversations.
The Criterion Theatre is the perfect home for Redcliffe, allowing us to expand the world we’ve created while preserving the intimacy and sense of community at the heart of the show.”

From MTFest to the West End

Redcliffe was first presented at the Turbine Theatre as part of MTFestUK, an annual festival workshopping and showcasing new musicals, produced by Paul Taylor-Mills and The Other Palace. The musical then saw a sold-out workshop presentation at The Other Palace, before having a full production at Southwark Playhouse this summer, to critical acclaim.

The Sunday Mirror called it an “exquisitely moving musical”, WhatsOnStage called it “a masterpiece of a musical”, and The Guardian praised the show as “charming, funny and devastating”. Gage won Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer at this year’s The Stage Debut Awards for his work on the show.

Creative team

Redcliffe is directed by Paul Foster, with choreography by Emma Woods, set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter, costume design by Martin Hanly, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, associate musical supervision and orchestrations by Ben Tomalin with additional orchestrations by Ben Ferguson, associate lighting design by Matt Hockley and casting by Will Burton. Further casting will be announced soon.

Redcliffe

Criterion Theatre, London

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