Calamity Jane: Liverpool Empire Theatre 5th - 9th May
Tuesday 5th May marks the start of a Whip-cracking week for Liverpool Empire when Calamity Jane rides into the city. Jodie Prenger plays the lead role and is joined by Tom Lister who plays wild Bill. Having gained success in a sell out run at the Watermill theatre, in Newbury, this fantastic production will continue on it's national tour and play at Liverpool Empire until 9th May.
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| Jodie Prenger plays the title role. |
Jodie Prenger plays the title role and is best known for playing the role of Nancy in "Oliver!" via the BBC television series "I'd do anything". She has since starred in the National Theatre's production of "One Man two Guvnors"
Tom Lister most recently played ‘Grimes and Eel’ in the world premiere of “Water Babies” at Leicester Curve. He is probably best known to TV audiences for his role as ‘Carl King’ in ITV’s “Emmerdale”, a part he played for nine years. His theatre credits also include ‘Pan’ in “Loves Mistress” at the Globe Theatre and ‘Ralph’ in “Accrington Pals” at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Alex Hammond made his professional debut in the hugely successful “Taboo” at the Brixton Academy. He most recently played the role of ‘Adam Pontipee’ in the national tour of “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. His other theatre credits include “Save The Last Dance For Me”.
Phoebe Street most recently appeared in “The Light Princess” at the National Theatre. Her other credits include “Les Miserables” at the Queen’s Theatre where she made her West End debut.
The rest of the company includes Anthony Dunn as ‘Henry Miller’, Sioned Saunders as ‘Susan’, Rob Delaney as ‘Francis Fryer’, Christina Tedders as ‘Adelaide Adams’, Paul Kissaun as ‘Rattlesnake’, Jon Bonner as ‘Doc’,Martin McCarthy as ‘Joe’, Matthew James Hinchliffe as ‘Buck’, Jamie Noar as ‘Hank’, Giovanna Ryan as ‘Flo’ and Justin Wilman as ‘Charlie’.
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“CALAMITYJANE” is directed by Nikolai Foster, with Orchestrations and Musical Supervision by Catherine Jayes, Choreography by Nick Winston, Set and Costume design by Matthew Wright, Lighting Design by Richard G Jones and Sound Design by Sebastian Frost.
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| Jodie Prenger & Tom Lister |
Nikolai Foster was recently named as the new artistic director at Curve in Leicester. His most recent theatre credits include “The Witches of Eastwick”, “Annie” and the 20th Anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’s “Beautiful Thing” in the West End.
Catherine Jayes was most recently musical director for the award-winning production of “Merrily We Roll Along” at both the Menier Chocolate Factory and Harold Pinter theatre in the West End. Her other credits at the Chocolate Factory include “The Color Purple” and “Road Show”. She has composed the music for “The Duchess of Malfi”, “Othello”, “The Changeling”, “Cymbeline” and “Troilus and Cressida”, all for Cheek By Jowl where she is also an associate director. Her other musical director credits include “Guys and Dolls” and “Sweet Charity” for Sheffield Crucible and “Gypsy”, “Fiddler on the Roof” and “High Society” for the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Nick Winston’s theatre credits as choreographer include “Loserville” in the West End and “Annie” and “Sweeney Todd” at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and most recently the World Premiere of “Water Babies” at Leicester Curve.
Following numerous highly acclaimed productions that include “Sweeney Todd” and “Sunset Boulevard”, The Watermill Theatre, Newbury presents a new production of the classic musical “CALAMITY JANE”. Featuring a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians to create an unforgettable experience, this brand new production gets to the heart and soul of the musical.
“CALAMITY JANE” is adapted for the stage by Charles K. Freeman and has music by Sammy Fain with lyrics by Paul Francis Webster.
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| Calamity Jane - The company |
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| Phoebe Street as Katie Brown |
Performance Information
Calamity Jane
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 May
Tue – Sat evenings 7.30pm. Wed, Thu & Sat matinees 2.30pm
Tickets from only £10!
£10, £23.50, £28, £32.50, £39
Tickets are available for purchase here
Tickets £10-£39
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