Blair Russell Productions will present a two-week workshop of Shenelle Salcido and Spencer Williams’ new musical For Tonight, it has been announced.

For Tonight is a new, original musical inspired by the writer's third great grandfather's handwritten journal set in the mid-1800s in North Wales.

The workshop, directed by Nick Evans, choreographed by Kevan Allen, and musically directed by Iestyn Griffiths and Drew Wutke, will culminate in an invited industry performance on 29 July at Old Diorama Arts Centre in London.

The cast will include Amy Di Bartolomeo (Six), Jacob Young (Heathers), Dale Evans (Jesus Christ Superstar - Open Air), Erin Caldwell (Pretty Woman), Glain Rhys (The Secret Garden, upcoming), Samantha Thomas (Wicked), Rhidian Marc (Wicked), Mared Williams (Les Miserables), Sophia McAvoy (Dirty Dancing), Jared Thompson (Saturday Night Fever), Kyle Birch (In Pieces), and introducing: Robbie Alexander, Ciara Ford, Cassius Hackforth, Ediz Ibraham, Otilia Panainte, Joseph Roi, and Ceri-Anne Thomas.  

The story begins in 1832 in a small town, Trelawnyd, in North Wales where a Romani family travels through town, finding shelter on the farm of the Parry family. Soon after their arrival, the Parry parents die from an unknown disease and the Romani travellers are forced to go into hiding after being blamed for bringing “filth and death” to Trelawnyd. Through a riveting score, the atmospheric soundscape blends traditional Welsh choral, indie-pop, folk, and Romani-inspired melodies and rhythms. At its core, For Tonight is an exploration of the power and meaning of home through the lens of two unheard cultures in musical theatre: Welsh and Romani.

Co-writer Shenelle Salcido said: “As writers, we are thrilled about the opportunity to bring together Welsh and Romani creatives and performers in order to deepen For Tonight’s story and characters. I am especially excited about incorporating a new song not available on the concept album into the score of this workshop.”

You can listen to the new UK Concept Cast Recording of For Tonight on all digital platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube etc).