The world premiere of Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical will be the first production at the Hall for Cornwall when the Truro venue reopens following a multi-million transformation project.
Based on the true story of the Cornish singing sensations and the hit 2019 film, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical will play a strictly limited season at Hall for Cornwall this autumn.
Announcing the reopening production, Julien Boast, the chief executive and creative director of Hall For Cornwall, said: “We think there’s no better way to raise the curtain on Hall for Cornwall following our major transformation. Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is a perfect tonic to lift us from recent events which have impacted all our lives and a great celebration of people, passion and possibilities which are at the heart of our new theatre. The show will form the foundation of our inaugural launch season, with more details being announced in the spring.”
Inspired by the story of a group of Cornish fishermen whose love of sea shanties and plan led to a recording contract, and an appearance on the famous Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical is produced by Royo in association with Hall for Cornwall’s new in-house production company Cornwall Playhouse Productions.
Commenting on the latest development in their story, the real Fishermen’s Friends said: “Blimey me how did that happen! We are so proud that that a musical based on our unexpected voyage will be launched down here in the heart of Cornwall.”
Directed by James Grieve and written by Brad Birch, the production will be designed by Lucy Osborne with musical supervision by David White.
Angela Thomas
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