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[JQ Productions]

LITTLE FISH by Michael John LaChiusa. The European Premiere of a new musical runs at the Finborough theatre with an all west-end cast for a limited four week season from 27th October - 21st November 2009.

“I had never known what I was really like until I stopped smoking, by which time there was hell to pay“

When Charlotte decides to give up smoking, she doesn’t realise quite how difficult it will be. As she attempts to fill her nicotine-starved days, the events of a troubled past slowly begin to resurface; an abusive ex-boyfriend, a new life in New York, a bizarre roommate and a boss who is a little too hands on. As her emotional debris accumulates, we see Charlotte’s vivid memories juxtaposed against her present day life. But even with her friends trying to help, can this Little Fish learn to survive in a pond as big as New York City?

A vibrant new musical from one of Broadway’s leading new writers, Little Fish introduces us to a darker New York than that seen in most musicals. Inhabiting the lesser-seen corners of the city, Michael John LaChiusa blends a pulsating, jazzy and resonant score with intelligent and witty lyrics. Combined with a sharply observed book filled with humour, this is a truly modern musical that no one should miss.

Directed by Adam Lenson
Musical Direction and Orchestrations by Richard Bates
Choreography by Nicholas Cunningham
Designed by Bec Chippendale
Lighting by James Smith

An oustanding all west-end cast includes:
Ashley Campbell
Michael Cantwell
Katie Foster-Barnes
Nick Holder
Alana Maria
Laura Pitt-Pulford
Lee William-Davis
Julia Worsley

The cast's previous credits include: Ashley Campbell (The Rat Pack, Fame), Michael Cantwell (Mary Poppins, Sweeney Todd, Cats, Into The Woods), Katie Foster-Barnes (Peter Pan, The Pirates of Penzance, Dangerous Corner), Nick Holder (The Drowsy Chaparone, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar), Alana Maria (Dancing in the Streets, 125th Street, The Blues Brothers), Laura Pitt-Pulford (Sunset Boulevard), Lee William- Davis (Mary Poppins, Anything Goes, On the Town) and Julia Worsley (Les Miserables, Oliver!, films of Evita and Phantom of the Opera).

Michael John LaChiusa is one of Broadway’s most exciting new music theatre voices. A five time Tony nominee, he has written many critically acclaimed productions including The Wild Party (originally starring Toni Colette and Mandy Patinkin), Marie Christine, Hello Again, First Lady Suite, Bernarda Alba and See What I Wanna See (starring Idina Menzel). His new musical Giant, opened at the Signature Theatre in Washington DC this year.

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Finborough Theatre: http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk/productionslittlefish.htm

Tuesday, 27 October – Saturday, 21 November 2009
Tuesday to Saturday Evenings at 7.30pm.
Saturday Matinees at 3.00pm (from 7 November 2009).
Sunday Matinees at 3.00pm.

Tickets £18, £14 concessions,
except Tuesday Evenings £14 all seats, and Saturday evenings £18 all seats.
Previews (27 and 28 October) £14 all seats
Performance Length: Approximately 90 minutes

Presented by JQ Productions and Treasuretrove Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre Suggested by the short stories of Deborah Eisenberg
Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited

[Michael H]

But, for a first post, an extremely long thread title.

I work with someone who always sends emails like that!

[curzon]

And this years award for the longest thread title goes to....  

Seb

[applesarenice]

Saw this last week on my first trip to the Finborough.  Glad I took the barman's advice and bought a drink as it got very hot in there!

Liked the musical mostly, and thought the whole cast numbers were the best.  Thought the structure was well done, but a little more distinction between the past and present-day was needed, and to be honest, I wasn't a fan of the 'little fish' motif, it was over-worked, the constant references didn't fit in cleanly and I didn't think they were even needed in the end.  But all the performances were strong and I would recommend it for the friendliness of the bar staff downstairs alone!