Watch Niall Sheehy perform “800 Souls” from new musical Glory Ride

Have a listen to musical number “800 Souls” from the upcoming production of Glory Ride, performed by Niall Sheehy (who plays Cardinal Dalla Costa). 

The piece is based on the true story of Gino Bartali, a Tour de France winner who secretly saved hundreds of people from fascism during World War II.

The musical is written by Victoria Buchholz and Todd Buchholz and directed by Kelly Devine.

Josh St Clair takes on the role of Bartali, with previous credits including Frozen and Wicked. Amy Di Bartolomeo, known for her performance as Catherine of Aragon in Six, plays Adriana Bani, while Fed Zanni, who hails from Italy, portrays Major Mario Carita. Daniel Robinson, Ruairidh McDonald, Ryan Bennett, Peter Watts, Jamie Coyne, Loris Scarpa, Susianna Paisio, Steve Watts and Alice Spigariol complete the cast.

The creative team also includes Richard J Hinds as associate director and Dave Rose as musical director. PJ McEvoy is responsible for set, costume and video design, with Rob Halliday handling lighting design. Orchestrations are by Jen Green, while Harry Blumenau serves as casting director. General management is by Smart Entertainment and Federico Bellone is the Italian cultural adviser.

Tickets for performances from 22 April to 29 July at the Charing Cross Theatre are on sale below.