John Dagleish to star as Benjamin Button in West End musical
Dagleish won an Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Ray Davies in Sunny Afternoon and starred in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
Olivier Award winner John Dagleish will star in the title role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which opens at the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End on 10 October.
Dagleish, who won an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role as Ray Davies in Sunny Afternoon and starred in the live-action adaption of The Little Mermaid, will be joined by Matthew Burns, Jonathan Charles, Oonagh Cox, Anna Fordham, Philippa Hogg, Damien James, Ann Marcuson, Jack Quarton and Benedict Salter, all reprising their roles from the 2023 run at Southwark Playhouse. Elliot Mackenzie also joins the ensemble.
Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's musical is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1922 short story, which was later made into a film starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. It tells the story of a man who is born elderly and ages in reverse, finding love against the odds.
The musical is directed and designed by Compton, with co-music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by Mark Aspinall and Clark, choreography by Chi-San Howard, costumes and associate stage design by Anna Kelsey, sound by Luke Swaffield, lighting by Zoe Spurr, and musical direction by Aspinall.
Further casting is to be announced.
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Photo credit: John Dagleish. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button about?
The Offie Award Winning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, set in a small Cornwall fishing village at the end of World War I, comes to the West End following a sell-out run at Southwark Playhouse.
How do you book tickets for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
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Where is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button playing?
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is playing at Ambassadors Theatre. The theatre is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9ND.
What's the age requirement for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The recommended age for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is Ages 12+ (recommended). .
How long is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button?
The running time of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button is 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Who wrote The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The book is by Jethro Compton, and the music and lyrics are by Darren Clark.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
Jethro Compton stages the show.
What songs are in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
This folk musical has many songs, including, The Tide is Comin’ In, When E’re She Looked at Me, and The Kraken's Lullaby.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button appropriate for kids?
This is a wonderful, family-friendly musical that currently has no age guidelines. Please be aware that the musical does touch on the topics of war and the loss of a loved one.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button good?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a beautiful and heartfelt story based on the beloved short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This folk-infused show has been a hit with critics and audiences and had a sell-out run in 2023 at Southwark Playhouse.
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