The British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) has announced the world premiere of Eden Tredwell’s New Music Theatre Award-winning The Glamification of Loki in London this summer.
Mixing Norse mythology with modern day glamour and glitz, the musical will make its debut at Southwark Playhouse Elephant with two performances on both 29 and 30 August.
Commenting on the musical’s premiere, Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize-winning writer and composer Tredwell (Galaxy Train, The Other Palace) said: “I’m delighted to be premiering this show with BYMT at Southwark Playhouse. BYMT have been incredibly supportive throughout this process – we’ve assembled an incredible creative team, and can’t wait to let the young performers loose on the material. I’ve seen many brilliant shows at the Southwark Playhouse over the years, so to have my own show on there is definitely special.”
Eleni Chivers (BYMT Young Company Panel member) added: “For me, The Glamification of Loki was a stand-out choice as the NMTA winner. We’ve never seen Norse mythology explored in a musical theatre setting before and this new and exciting theme is something that young performers such as myself can engage with. What makes this piece perfect for BYMT is its diversity, uniqueness and the brilliant merge of fantasy and reality. Its whimsical nature and comedic aspects combine in something that truly has that BYMT spark and I am excited to see the production at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.”
The creative team for The Glamification of Loki also includes: director Grace Taylor (Six The Musical, UK/international associate director), musical director Lavie Rabinovitz (13: The Musical, Palace Theatre Kilmarnock), choreographer Steven Moore (Unbound, BYMT, Urinetown, Lost Nation Theatre) and designer Cory Shipp (Son of a Bitch, Southwark Playhouse Borough).
BYMT is the largest commissioner of new musicals in the UK, working with West End professionals to offer unique opportunities and high-quality training for young people. Since 2003, BYMT has commissioned and produced over 130 new music theatre shows and trained over 18,000 young people, with alumni including Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Charlotte Ritchie, Grace Mouat and Luke Sheppard.
BYMT creates opportunities for young people and early career creatives from all backgrounds to experience the collaborative and inclusive process of making original music theatre through their professionally staged productions, development camps, Discover Music Theatre workshops and collaborative projects. Their vision is to transform perceptions of musical theatre, be the leading voice in youth music theatre and be internationally recognised as the UK’s most prolific creator of new musicals.
Angela Thomas
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