Award-winning cast announced for explosive musical comedy MISS I-DOLL
Casting has been announced for the electric one-woman musical comedy Miss I-Doll, which will play at The Other Palace from 18 February-9 March.
West End performer Daisy Steere (Dirty Dancing, UK tour; Jersey Boys, UK and Ireland Tour) will star as the seemingly perfect reality TV show contestant Mia. Steere’s central role also offers a powerful multi-rolling performance as she takes on twelve other characters in the reality TV show.
Natalie Casey (Legally Blonde, West End) brings her TV background to the musical comedy, as she personifies the reality show as a voiceover, guiding Mia and the audience through the production.
Written by Tobia Rossi and Oliver Lidert, with music by Simone Manfredini, this modern tale of capitalism gone wrong, staged for a limited three-week run, is an entertaining, satirical statement of resilience, showing how women can be valued for who they truly are.
Mia enters the Miss I-Doll competition with the singular aim of fulfilling her dreams to become a global superstar but, on the night of the final, Mia’s world is disrupted as she loses her filter. As Mia speaks her mind on the true nature of the prime-time show’s feminine stereotypes, green washing, unethical marketing and pink washing, the show spirals out of control in a satirical, ruthless exploration of reality TV and the complex pressures often placed on women in today’s media age.
Protagonist Daisy Steere said: “I feel totally inspired to be a part of this production which I hope to do justice to, by bringing stereotypical versions of ourselves to life! The witty writing allows us to laugh as we reflect on modern days’ engagement with reality television. I can’t wait to take on the challenge of Miss I-Doll, it certainly will be a humorous journey.”
The production is directed by Ruthie Stephens, with musical direction by Lawrence Michalowski, set and costume design by Ellie Wintour, lighting by Alistair Lindsay, and casting by Laura Seaborn for HJB Casting.
