To mark the beginning of rehearsals for the upcoming 2025 production, the critically acclaimed musical Starter for Ten has released a brand-new EP titled Starter for Ten – Bristol Mixtape.
The EP is now available across all streaming platforms and features four fan-favourite tracks from the 2024 Bristol Old Vic production: “Weightless,” “Time to Quiz,” “For the Story,” and “Lucy’s Turn (feat. Stephen Fry).”
Performed by original cast members Adam Bregman, Miracle Chance, Will Jennings and Emily Lane, the EP offers a vibrant preview of the show’s 80s-inspired score.
Starter for Ten is based on the bestselling novel by David Nicholls and features book and lyrics by Emma Hall and Charlie Parham, with music and lyrics by Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen.
The musical returns to Bristol Old Vic from 10 September to 11 October 2025, followed by a run at Birmingham Rep from 22 October to 1 November 2025.
Mel Giedroyc reprises her role as Irene Jackson and Julia Bland, alongside returning cast members Adam Bregman as Brian, Miracle Chance as Lucy, and Will Jennings as Patrick.
New cast members include Stephen Ashfield as Bamber Gascoigne and Dave Jackson, Asha Parker-Wallace as Rebecca, Rachel John as Dr Bowman, Christian Maynard as Spencer, and Imogen Craig making her professional debut as Alice.
The creative team includes director Charlie Parham, choreographer Alexzandra Sarmiento, set and costume designer Lee Newby, lighting designer Zoe Spurr, and sound designers Rob Bettle and Sam Clarkson for Sound Quiet Time.
Additional music contributions come from music supervisor Nick Barstow and orchestrator Tom Kelly.
Co-produced by Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone, Starter for Ten is a coming-of-age comedy musical about love, belonging, and the difference between knowledge and wisdom.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
