Nerds musical announces UK premiere casting

Full casting and the creative team have been announced for Nerds, the musical comedy exploring the rivalry and relationship between tech figures Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.

Nerds follows the rise of Jobs and Gates from garage projects to industry-shaping pioneers, with a focus on their personal clashes and breakthroughs. It was first developed by the team behind The Bomb-itty of Errors.

The show will run at the Cowbarn, Underbelly Bristo Square as part of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, from 31 July to 24 August (excluding 6, 11 and 18 August), with performances at 12:30.

Written by Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner, with music by Hal Goldberg, the production is directed by Nick Winston and produced by Paul Taylor-Mills.

The cast features Kane Oliver Parry as Steve Jobs, Dan Buckley as Bill Gates, Ethan Pascal Peters as Steve Wozniak, Elliott Evans as Paul Allen, Elise Zavou as Sally, Teleri Hughes as Myrtle, Curtis Patrick as Dustin and Henchman, and Julie Yammanee as Tom Watson and Thekla.

The creative team also includes Adam Blau (orchestrations), Sophia Pardon (set and costume design), Matt Hockley (lighting design), and Chris Duffy (musical director). The show will preview at Curve, Leicester in July ahead of its Edinburgh run.

Performances are suitable for audiences aged 14 and over, with tickets available via Underbelly and the Edinburgh Fringe website.