First look production images have been released for the UK premiere of Ride the Cyclone at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which began previews on 14 November and officially opens tonight, 19 November.
The record-breaking musical, written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, sold more tickets in 24 hours than any previous Southwark Playhouse production. Due to overwhelming demand, five additional performances have been added.
The cast features Edward Wu (Kim’s Convenience) as The Amazing Karnak, Baylie Carson (Mean Girls, SIX) as Ocean, Grace Galloway (Priscilla The Party, Blood Brothers) as Jane Doe, Robyn Gilbertson making her professional debut as Constance, Damon Gould (Cabaret, Newsies) as Noel, Bartek Kraszewski and Jack Maverick, both making their professional debuts as Mischa and Ricky. Nathaniel Purnell (Shucked, The Time Traveller’s Wife) and Rebecca D’Lacey (The Rocky Horror Picture Show) complete the company.
Writers Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell said:
“We are beyond thrilled that a musical, which began in the basement of a Ukrainian church in Victoria, Canada, has finally found its way to London, England, this fall! The exceptional team assembled for this production is truly remarkable, and we can’t wait for UK audiences to experience Ride the Cyclone!”
Directed and choreographed by Lizzi Gee, the creative team includes musical direction by Ben McQuigg, set and costume design by Ryan Dawson Laight, lighting by Tim Deiling, video design by Nina Dunn for PixelLux, sound by Tom Marshall, and illusion design by Richard Pinner.
Darkly funny and wildly imaginative, Ride the Cyclone follows six teens who perish in a freak rollercoaster accident and find themselves in limbo, offered one last chance at life. Each must step into the spotlight to prove why they deserve it.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
