Details

It is the late nineteenth century. The Music Hall Royale is presenting the premiere performance of its musical comedy drama based VERY loosely on the last novel by Charles Dickens. Unfortunately, as we discover, the book is unfinished. From the point at which Dickens puts down his pen forever, you, the audience take over. You must decide whether a crime has been committed, if so, who did it, and which of the characters will finish the play as lovers. The company must learn all 500 possible endings in order to perform whichever variety of conclusions you vote for. Subtle - and not so subtle - measures will be taken as the players try to ensure they have a stab at being villain (or hero). Ultimately though the choice is yours!

Cast/Performers

Wendi Peters (Princess Puffer), Natalie Day (Edwin Drood), Victoria Farley (Rose Budd), Daniel Robinson (John Jasper), Loula Geater (Helena Landlass), David Francis (Neville Landlass), Denis Delahunt (Chairman), Richard Stirling (Reverend Crisparkle), Oliver Mawdsley (Horace), Mark Ralston (Bazzard), Paul Hutton (Durdles), Tom Pepper (Deputy), Ben Goffe (Harry Sayle)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Charles Dickens
Presented by: Katy Lipson (for Aria Entertainment)
Producer: Landor Theatre
Music: Rupert Holmes
Director(s): Matthew Gould, James Cleeve (Musical Director)
Costume: Jean Gray
Design: Natasha Piper
Lighting: Maria Kearney