Mazz Murray and more to star in Thin Lizzy musical Moonlight – The Philip Lynott Enigma

Mazz Murray will star in a new musical about Thin Lizzy frontman Philip Lynott.

The rock musical Moonlight – The Philip Lynott Enigma will receive its London premiere at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on 29 March. It is the same venue where the band’s Live and Dangerous album was recorded 50 years ago. It has a book and music by John Merrigan and Danielle Merrigan, and is directed by Jason Figgis, telling the story of Lynott’s formative years.

Murray will play Philomena Lynott, alongside actor and singer Peter M Smith as Philip Lynott, with Padraic O’Loingsigh as Brendan Behan, Riley Clark as Oscar Wilde, Luke Hayden as The Landlord, John Newcombe as The Journalist, with original founding member, Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell making a special guest appearance.

After playing in London, Moonlight will tour to Glasgow (20 May), Newcastle (21 May), Dartford (22 May), Birmingham (23 May), and Dublin (11 and 12 June). Murray is only scheduled to appear in London. The show is produced by Fatdan Productions.