Bank of Dave musical releases new trailer

The world premiere musical Bank of Dave has released its first official trailer.

Written by WhatsOnStage Award winner Rob Madge, with music by Pippa Cleary (The Great British Bake Off Musical), and lyrics by the duo, it is based on the real-life story of self-made Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick.

Based on the BAFTA Award-winning documentary, best-selling book, and hit Netflix film, with a screenplay by Piers Ashworth, the new musical is directed by Curve’s artistic director, Nikolai Foster.

Bank of Dave debuted at the Lowry in Salford and is currently being staged at Curve in Leicester until 30 May.

Playing the lead role of Dave is Sam Lupton, joined by Hayley Tamaddon as Nicky, with Lucca Chadwick-Patel as Hugh, Claire Moore as Maureen and Lauryn Redding as Alex. Samuel Holmes plays Sir Charles Denbigh / David H.

Also in the cast are Zachary Willis as Danny / Andy, Mark Peachey as Cher / Clarence, Joni Ayton-Kent as Megan/Mary, Adam Colbeck-Dunn as Marco, Hannah Nuttall as Mavis, Rosie Strobel as Barbara, Minal Patel as Ali, Elliot Broadfoot as Omari, Althea Burey as Betty and Jhanaica Van Mook as Claire.

The production features choreography by Ebony Molina, set and costume design by Amy Jane Cook, musical supervision by Toby Higgins, orchestrations by Tom Curran, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Tom Marshall, video design by Duncan McLean, casting by Harry Blumenau, associate direction by Ollie Khurshid and James Robert Moore, associate choreography by Dale White, musical direction by Matthew Jackson and production management by Chris Easton.

Bank of Dave is produced by ROYO, Future Artists Entertainment, Curve and the Lowry. Katie Lander is the consultant for Finestripe Productions.