Details

Based on Billy Wilder's 1950 Oscar-winning film of the same name, Sunset Boulevard depicts the faded glamour of former Hollywood actress Norma Desmond. The ex-silent movie star is portrayed living in isolation, with only memories for company. However, when struggling screenwriter Joe Gillis appears at her house, she demands a second chance in the limelight.

Cast/Performers

Kathryn Evans (Norma Desmond), Ben Goddard (Joe Gillis), Elisa Boyd (Artie Green, Tomm Coles (Artie Green), Alexander Evans (Sheldrake), Kate Feldschreiber, Nick Lashbrook (Cecil B Demille), Tarek Merchant (Betty Schaefer), Laura Pitt Pulford (Betty Schaefer), Helen Power (Manfred), Jon Trenchard (Manfred), Edward York (Max von Meyerling)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sarah Travis (musical supervisor and arrangement)
Book by(s): Don Black, Christopher Hampton
Lyrics: Don Black
Corporate Sponsor: Preece and Co
Producer: Watermill (produced by arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd)
Director: Craig Revel Horwood
Design: Diego Pitarch
Lighting: Richard G Jones