London’s Playground Theatre will stage the world premiere of Fanatical, a new musical which takes a fond look at the sometimes bizarre and always off-beat world of sci-fi fandom.
Due to run from 7 November until 8 December 2018, the musical which was written by Matt Board (Austentatious) and Reina Hardy (Glassheart) will feature a company that includes Stargate and Red Dwarf actress Suanne Braun (Mamma Mia!, Cabaret).
Directed by Shaun Kerrison, the story focuses on a group of sci-fi fans who gather for the first official convention to celebrate a cult TV show based on a reclusive writer’s comic-book story of the misfit crew of a space cargo ship.
Featuring music and lyrics by composer Board and a book by playwright Hardy, the show will be designed by PJ McEvoy with original dramaturgy by Lotte Wakeham, choreography by Anthony Whiteman and musical supervision by Jim Henson.
Presented by original musical theatre specialists’ The Stable and Playground Theatre, the production is also linked to a crowdfunding campaign which offers Fanatical-related perks including opportunities to attend the dress rehearsal and the cast party. One special donor will get the chance to have the show’s composer write a song for them. Full details of the crowdfunding campaign can be found at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/fanatical#/
There is also an opportunity to offer support through the Pass It On scheme which will help open up the doors of the Playground Theatre to somebody who otherwise would not be able to afford the cost of a ticket. All Pass It On tickets will be distributed via a network of charities and support groups working with The Playground Theatre.
Angela Thomas
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