Daniel Boys and members of the cast of Nativity! The Musical. Picture: The Other Richard
Christmas has come early for fans of the hit stage version of the much-loved film Nativity! with the news that the sell-out show which is currently playing London’s Eventim Apollo will return for an extended Christmas run in 2018.
Produced by Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One, Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry, the world premiere run of the musical version of the hit 2009 festive family tale of the ultimate school Nativity play made its debut at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in October this year.
Announcing details of the 2018 dates which will begin in October at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre, producer Wilson said: “We are so pleased with the phenomenal success of the show and the spectacular run in London this year and are thrilled to be returning in December 2018 for an extended run at the Eventim Apollo.
“Next year’s production is going to be bigger and better, with more sparkle, more shine and more festive cheer than ever before and we are looking forward to touring the show across the UK before our final stop in London.”
Written and directed by the film’s creator Debbie Isitt with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Isitt, the production is choreographed by Andrew Wright and designed by David Woodhead. Lighting design is by Tim Mitchell with sound design by Tom Marshall and musical supervision and orchestrations by George Dyer.
Commenting on the success of the production, Isitt said: “I am so proud of this fantastic musical we created for 2017 and the extremely talented cast that brought this show to life. So many families have had so much joy from our wonderful show and after a fantastic success we are delighted to go back on the road in 2018 and take our sparkle and shine to brand new venues across the UK including a fantastic return to the magnificent Eventim Apollo in London – we can’t wait to get started!”
After opening at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on Tuesday 23 October 2018 the show will visit Liverpool, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Oxford before finishing the tour with its Christmas run at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith from 19 until 31 December. Casting will be announced at a later date.
Already a staple of the Christmas TV schedules, the film version of Nativity! starred a pre-Sherlock Martin Freeman as teacher Mr Maddens who reluctantly takes on the job of producing a musical Nativity with the help of the exuberant Mr Poppy and a host of scene stealing kids.
Angela Thomas
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