Valley of Song

T1365323488
Set in a world of optimism on the eve of the Great War, Valley of Song is a homage to Wales - Novello's homeland - and a touching farewell to the music of his youth. The Welsh Valleys, 1913. Nan Brewster is the largest landowner in the valley and supports the local valley choir, run by choirmaster David. David's love for Lily, his leading soprano, creates beautiful music for the choir. But when Lily is given an opportunity to sing in Venice, she jumps at the chance, and into the arms of Ricardo, a wealthy count set on making her an international star. But, by opening night, it becomes clear that Ricardo's intentions are not entirely honourable... As Europe is plunged into the First World War, how much is David willing to sacrifice for the woman he loves?

Music	Ivor Novello
Lyrics	Christopher Hassall
Book by	Phil Park

Archive :: production:T1365323488, musical:S0978273093, venue:V199

Production details

The Finborough Theatre's acclaimed Celebrating British Music Theatre series returns with the professional world premiere of Ivor Novello's very last musical, Valley of Song.

Performance

Venue	Finborough
	Other spaces: The Finborough
Town	Inner London
County	Greater London
From	5th January 2014
Opened	14th January 2014
To	21st January 2014
When	Sun, Mon 19:30. Tue Mats 14:00
Prices	From £18.00. To £18.00.
What is currently on at Finborough (V199)

Reviews

Valley of Song review
16Jan14: Professional World Premiere at the Finborough Theatre

Company

Company	Tarquin Productions (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre)
Director	Benji Sperring
Design	Jacob Hughes
Choreographer	Sally Brooks
Lighting	Nic Farman
Musical Director	Adam Morris
Performer	Laura Allen
Performer	Katie Arundell
Performer	Amelia Clay
Performer	Lee van Geleen
Performer	Linford Hydes
Performer	Matthew Lloyd Davies
Performer	Richard Mark
Performer	Amira Matthews
Performer	Jill Nalder
Performer	Ross McNeill
Performer	Harrison Rose
Performer	Philippa Tozer
Performer	Katy Treharne
Performer	Carla Turner
Performer	Sandy Walsh

CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.