This Is My Family musical London cast perform a number from the show

Exclusive: Anthology Theatre has released a first listen to its staging of This Is My Family.

Tim Firth’s award-winning piece was originally staged at Sheffield Theatres in 2013. It tells the story of a so-called dream family holiday that goes somewhat awry. The new production will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, directed by Vicky Featherstone.

Set to star are Nancy Allsop (Nicky), Victoria Elliott (Sian), Michael Jibson (Steve), Luke Lambert (Matt), Gay Soper (May), and Gemma Whelan (Yvonne).

You can listen to Whelan, Allsop, and Elliott perform “Sex is a Safari” in the video below:

Caroline Humphris will serve as music supervisor, with set design by Chloe Lamford, lighting design by Lee Curran, and sound design by Dominic Bilkey. Ethan Cheek is responsible for costume design and associate set design, while Natalie Pound will take on music direction. Casting is by Amy Ball, and Vaila Anderson joins as associate director.

The piece will run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 23 May to 12 July 2025, with an official opening set for 28 May.