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Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood will play the villainous Cruella de Vil in the new musical version of Dodie Smith’s much-loved 101 Dalmatians which will be the launch production for the 2020 season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre this summer.
An Olivier-nominee for her performance in the Rufus Norris-directed musical London Road and a Tony nominee for her performance as Lady Macbeth opposite Patrick Stewart, Fleetwood’s stage credits include starring as Tracy Lord in Maria Friedman’s staging of High Society at the Old Vic.
As previously announced, 101 Dalmatians is the first newly commissioned musical from the prestigious venue and the production will be staged by artistic director Timothy Sheader.
Featuring puppetry designed and directed by Toby Olié, a book by Zinnie Harris and music and lyrics by Douglas Hodge, the story of Cruella de Vil and her nefarious plans for a family of cute Dalmatian puppies will come to life in the heart of Regent’s Park from 16 May until 21 June 2020.
The creative team will include set and costume designer Katrina Lindsay, choreographer Liam Steel, musical supervisor and orchestrator Sarah Travis, lighting designer Howard Hudson and musical director Tarek Merchant. Casting is by Jill Green with children’s casting by Verity Naughton.
Full casting for 101 Dalmatians will be announced at a later date. Artistic director Sheader will also direct the final offering in the 2020 season, a major new version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel which will reunite the director with his Jesus Christ Superstar choreographer Drew McOnie.
Running from 31 July until 19 September, Carousel will be the third major production of the summer 2020 season following Romeo and Juliet (27 June to 25 July) which will be directed by Kimberley Sykes.
The season will also include a new 50-minute daytime show from the team behind Dinosaur World Live. Presented by Nicoll Entertainment, the interactive family show, Dragons and Mythical Beasts has been written by Derek Bond who will also direct alongside Laura Cubitt.
Angela Thomas
Tickets for 101 Dalmatians are available HERE.
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