Award-winning stage and screen writer Tim Firth’s new musical Now Is Good will receive its world premiere at Storyhouse in Chester this spring.
Directed by Joyce Branagh (The Sunshine Boys, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning) and arranged by George Francis (Amelie the Musical, Watermill Theatre/UK tour/West End), the musical comedy starring television and theatre favourite Michele Dotrice (Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, The Girls) will make its debut at Storyhouse from 11-28 May 2022.
Commenting on his fifth musical, Firth, the writer of genre hits including The Girls, Kinky Boots and The Band, said: “I like to think that shows pick their own titles. I stumbled on a phrase during my first chat with Storyhouse.
“In the intervening years, with the world seemingly on a different planet, I found myself writing a comic musical about combating loneliness. Not only that; apart from having live tigers on stage, it’s a story that involves one of the riskiest things ever attempted in a theatre.
“But we mustn’t lose our willingness to take risks in order to have fun. Life’s too short. Now is good. The title is having its day.”
Storyhouse producer Helen Redcliffe said: “We’re very excited to be working with Tim Firth to stage this fantastic new musical for Storyhouse audiences.
“Now Is Good is a beautiful, tender and feelgood show which is filled with Tim’s trademark wit, humour and humanity as well as some fantastic melodies. We can promise it will be a magical experience.”
Angela Thomas
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