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The Burnt Part Boys [European Premiere]

SDWC Productions in association with Park Theatre present the European Premiere of The Burnt Part Boys

Book by Mariana Elder Music by Chris Miller Lyrics by Nathan Tysen

Park Theatre, August 2016

Hailed among critics as an innovative and gripping musical The Burnt Part Boys is an unforgettable coming of age story, following a group of teenagers living under the shadow of tragic mining accident, which claimed the lives of their fathers ten years prior. With a masterfully orchestrated and arranged score that will engross and mesmerize. This heart-warming musical of youthful adventure and redemption finally gets its European premiere in London.

SDWC Productions in association with Park Theatre. Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

Gripping... expertly sung and staged' ★★★★ The Stage

'A splendid musical adventure' ★★★★ Reviews Gate

'A truly touching show with an extremely talented and exciting young cast' ★★★★ LondonTheatre1

'The Burnt Part Boys is a 90-minute gem well worth catching' British Theatre Guide

'A new kind of musical... definitely worth seeing' ★★★★ The Upcoming

'Soaring harmonies and stirring anthems... makes the scalp tingle' The Independent

'An emotionally wrought and gripping coming-of-age tale' A Younger Theatre

Cast:

Creative Team:

BOOK I MARIANA ELDER
MUSIC I CHRIS MILLER
LYRICS I NATHAN TYSEN
DIRECTOR I MATTHEW ILIFFE

SET & COSTUME DESIGNER I RACHEL WINGATE

MUSICAL DIRECTOR I NICK BARSTOW

LIGHTING DESIGNER I CHARLIE MORGAN JONES

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR I EMILY LOUIZOU

SOUND DESIGNER I PHILLIP MATEJTSCHUK