Details

Originally called Only the Lonely, ran in the West End before touring (1996). Charting Roy Orbison's meteoric rise to fame from the early Texas days, his first British tour with The Beatles, the downturn in fortune through to the triumphant comeback years, we follow a life full of heartbreak tragedy and unique talent. Peppered with the great rock 'n' roll heroes of the time, including Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and more, this phenomenal musical tribute belts out over 20 shiver-down-the-spine classics in a two hour rockin' rollercoaster.

Cast/Performers

Damien Edwards (Roy Orbison), Mark Cartmel (Lacey), Oliver Marsh (Bruce Springsteen / Sam Phillips / Guitar), Cymon Allen (Wesley Rose / Keyboard), Jaison Beeson (Fred Foster / Guitar), Andy Pelos (MD / Joe Melson / Guitar), James Haggie (Bobby Vee / Guitar), Stuart Tosh (Braxton Dixon / Drums), Rosie Jenkins (Claudette), Caroline Deverill (Patsy Cline / Dusty Springfield), Christine Holman (Barbara Orbison), David Randall (Guitar / Keyboard), Kerry James (Female Swing)

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Shirlie Roden, Jon Miller
Producer: Bill Kenwright (in association with Barbara Orbison)
Director(s): Keith Strachan, Andy Pelos (music)
Music: Keith Strachan (music arranged and supervised)
Design: Andy Walmsley
Lighting(s): Jim Ewart, Nick Richings (original lighting design)
Sound: Ben Harrison