Musical
| Teddy (the musical) | |
|---|---|
| Music | Dougal Irvine |
| Book | Tristan Bernays |
| Productions | 2015 Southwark Playhouse, 2018 UK Tour |
Teddy is a Snapdragon Productions and Theatre Bench musical with music by Dougal Irvine and book by Tristan Bernays, set in the Elephant and Castle in London in 1956.
Synopsis
The story follows two teenagers, Teddy and Josie, on a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle. They are both rebellious followers of the post-war Teddy Boy sub-culture. Teddy and Josie get to know each other sharing their love for Rock and Roll.
Music
Original songs written for the show and a handful of original 1950s songs are performed by the on stage band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts.
Productions
- Watermill Theatre and UK Tour, 2018
- Southwark Playhouse, 2015
Awards
In 2016, Teddy won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards.
References
- "Teddy". Southwark Playhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- "Teddy". Time Out. 23 March 2018.
- "Teddy". Whats on Stage. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- BWW News Desk. "Cast Announced for Award-Winning Musical TEDDY on Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at the Southwark Playhouse". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- "AND THE 2016 OFFIE WINNERS ARE..." OffWestEnd.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.