Casting is now set for the previously announced world premiere of new musical comedy Help! We Are Still Alive.
The piece follows Jass and Finn, a couple who survive the apocalypse only to struggle to keep their romance alive. It will star Elijah Ferreira (he/him, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) as Finn and Jade Johnson (she/her, The Book of Mormon) as Jass.
Featuring a book by Imogen Palmer (she/they) and a score by Tim Gilvin (he/him), the musical is directed by Georgie Rankcom (they/them, Anyone Can Whistle). The creative team also includes musical director Ben McQuigg (he/him), set and costume designer Lu Herbert (they/them), lighting designer Lucía Sánchez Roldán (she/her), sound designer Simon Arrowsmith (he/they) and stage manager Imogen Brown (she/her).
In association with The Grey Area Theatre Company, Help! We Are Still Alive runs at Seven Dials Playhouse from 5 September to 15 October.