Side Show to receive London premiere at Southwark Playhouse

Cult Broadway musical Side Show will receive its London premiere at Southwark Playhouse this October.

Featuring a score by Dreamgirls composer Henry Krieger and lyrics by Bill Russell, the 1997 musical is inspired by the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton who make ends meet playing a headline act at a seedy side show. When spotted by a talent agent, they find fame and soon become the highest paid vaudeville stars of their time.

The production will be directed by Hannah Chissick, with casting yet to be announced.

Producer Paul Taylor-Mills returns to Southwark Playhouse following his Olivier nominated production of In the Heights and the WhatsonStage award winning production of Carrie: The Musical.

Side Show begins performances at Southwark Playhouse on 21 October, with press night 26 October, and runs through 3 December.