Glenn Adamson performs a number from new Dark of the Moon musical – video

Get a first listen to Dark of the Moon!

The new musical, based on the 1941 play by Howard D Richardson and William Berney, features a book by Jonathan Prince and music and lyrics by Lindy Robbins, Dave Bassett and Steve Robson.

The supernatural story is set between an Appalachian town and a parallel world of witches and warlocks in the Smoky Mountains. It follows the relationship between Barbara Allen, a human, and John, a witch-boy, as they attempt to build a life together despite opposition from their communities and the consequences of a pact made under the dark of the moon.

Glenn Adamson and Lauren Jones will lead the world premiere at Charing Cross Theatre.

Watch Adamson perform “Certified Rockstar” from the show below.

They will be joined by Sue Appleby as Gemma Allen, Josie Benson as Conjur Woman, Jordan Broatch as Devin, Martin Callaghan as Preacher Haggler, Sophia Duncan as Ella Bergen, David-Michael Johnson as Mr Wharton, Thomas-Lee Kidd as Thomas Allen, Al Knott as Raven, Kiah Lindsay as Grace/Katie, Gemma Maclean as Patricia Bergen, Wills Mercado as Floyd Allen, Samuel Murray as Marvin Hudgens, Gary Turner as Conjur Man and Appolilly Szwarc as Arwen. Completing the cast are onstage swings Will Foggin, Vieve Hamilton and Nick Wyschna.

The production is directed by Georgie Rankcom, whose credits include The Frogs, Anyone Can Whistle, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Before After. Also on the creative team are choreographer Jane McMurtrie, musical supervisor Brad Haak, musical director Matt Herbert, orchestrator Dillon Kondor, casting director Peter Noden, production designer Libby Todd, lighting designer Jonathan Chan and sound designer Andrew Johnson.

Performances will begin on 18 May and continue to 8 August, with a press night scheduled for 26 May.