The concept album recording of new British musical The Stationmaster will be released on all major digital platforms on 26 July and we are delighted to share with you the first exclusive play of the epic anthem ‘Anna’ (sung by Nigel Richards).
Nigel Richards said: “Being part of The Stationmaster has been one of the most creative, empowering and thrilling projects to work on. The role I play [Thomas] is the most beautifully written, nuanced, emotionally electric and morally ambiguous parts I have ever played. With this recording, I hope to show the world that this piece is the greatest unknown musical in the history of the British musical theatre.”
Featuring the voices of a host of West End musical theatre actors, ‘The Stationmaster A Musical Drama The Complete Work’ showcases the music and lyrics of Stiles and Drewe Prize-winning songwriter Tim Connor with orchestrations by Drama Desk winner and Tony nominee Jason Carr.
Released by Auburn Jam Records, the album features a cast led by Richards (The Phantom of the Opera, Blood Brothers), Alex Young (Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Standing at the Sky’s Edge) as Anna, Nicola Sloane (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Acorn Antiques) and Jessica Sherman (Dear Evan Hansen, Rock’n’Roll).
The album cast also includes John Coates, Kailun Dennie, Abiona Omonua, Rhys Jennings and Adam Stickler along with an ensemble made up of Tomas Aleman, Katherine Douglas, Shannon Herbert, Joe Partridge, Katie Rough, Kirsten Ruth, Samuel Trotman and Andrew Kenny.
Inspired by Horváth’s Judgment Day translated by Christopher Hampton, The Stationmaster has a book by Susannah Pearse. The creative team for the project also includes director Emma Kilbey and conductor Chris Guard with music production, sound design, mixing and mastering by Joe and Nikki Davison for Auburn Jam Music.
1955. A small close-knit provincial community in The Lake District. The Stationmaster tells the dark tale of railway stationmaster, Thomas Price, and the secret kiss with Anna that causes him to miss a crucial signal. The resulting train crash kills 12 people. How far will Thomas go to cover up his fatal mistake? So, start the lies, the dangerous gossip and the guilt as all their provincial lives speed to a tragic collision…
Commenting on the musical (described as “the greatest unknown musical in the history of British musical theatre”), composer and lyricist Connor said: “Working on The Stationmaster with Susannah Pearse has been a joyous collaboration. We wrote the four leads with Nigel Richards, Alex Young, Jessica Sherman and Nicola Sloane in our mind’s eye; so, to have captured their definitive interpretations in this amazing studio recording: The Stationmaster is stupendously out in the world! The Complete Work concept album is just the beginning for audiences, performers and producers alike to discover The Stationmaster.”
Two digital versions of the album will be available free of charge on all major digital platforms (including Spotify and YouTube) – ‘The Complete Work’ featuring scenes and songs and ‘The Original Cast Album’ showcasing the songs alone.
A two CD limited edition of ‘The Complete Work’ costing £15 + P&P will be available direct from the creatives via timpaniproductions@outlook.com. The Stationmaster is also now available for professional and amateur licensing.
Angela Thomas
Listen to the showstopping ballad sung by stationmaster Thomas as he dreams of a life with ‘Anna’.
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