Disney’s ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Musical Headed to UK
We’ve got some exciting news for Disney musical theater fans! A brand new Disney musical is going to debut in England and its based on a beloved Disney classic – Bedknobs and Broomsticks! The musical will debut next year with performances slated around the UK and Ireland for August 2021.
If you’ve never seen the original its positively delightful. Bedknobs and Broomsticks follows the story of three orphaned Rawlins children. They have been evacuated to the London countryside during the blitz to live with Eglantine Price. Initially the kids don’t know what to make of her until they discover that she’s a trainee witch!
The film was released in 1971 and starred Angela Lansbury who was positively superb in the role of Eglantine. David Tomlinson also appears in the film as Emelius Brown. The movie features music by the Sherman Brothers including beloved tunes like “Portabello Road” and “The Age of Not Believing.”
Though limited details have been revealed regarding the upcoming project we do know that the book was written by Brian Hill with original songs from the Sherman Brothers and lyrics by Neil Bartram. Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison will direct and Jamie Harrison will also oversee the scenic design. Gabriella Slade will design the costumes with Simon Wilkinson (Lighting Design), Gareth Fry (Sound Design) and Neil Bettles (choreography.)
Its not uncommon for musicals to be workshopped on tour or abroad. This gives Disney an opportunity to work out the kinks and get feedback before bigger Broadway and West End runs! We’ll keep you posted on tour dates and a potential London transfer and soon as we know more!
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Source: LondonTheater