Concert staging of Hair leads new outdoor season at London’s Turbine Theatre
Photo credit: Nicky Johnston
The Turbine Theatre has announced a brand new season of socially distanced outdoor shows performed by the Thames from 26 August, including musical revivals, concerts, classic plays and family-friendly shows.
An outdoor concert staging of American tribal love rock musical Hair will run from 4-6 September, directed by Arlene Phillips. It features a cast including Jordan Luke Cage (& Juliet), Matthew Croke (Aladdin), Danielle Fiamanya (The Color Purple), Grace Mouat (Six), Millie O'Connell (Be More Chill), Jodie Steele (Heathers) and Layton Williams (Everybody's Talking About Jamie).
The concert will be designed by David Shields, with lighting by Andrew Exeter, sound by Dan Samson and musical direction by Katy Richardson.
Phillips said today: "I am thrilled to be directing this small but mighty open air concert of Hair. Now more than ever we need music that lifts our spirits and feeds our souls to remind us that theatre is alive. I believe that a musical with a strong political message is important not just to give us hope, but to inspire a future generation."
Other musical highlights of the season include The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons featuring cast members from Jersey Boys (31 August), Roles We’ll Never Play (13 September), The Showstoppers (17 September) and up-and-coming musical Catfish will be staged for one night only on 19 September.
Artistic director Paul Taylor-Mills said: "I'm always impressed by my artists' ability to make things happen in what has always been a difficult industry to work in. The surprises of 2020 have made this challenge even greater. The Turbine on the Jetty Season is only possible because of the patience, expertise and fearlessness of the incredible companies and artists that have worked with me over the last couple of weeks to get this off the ground. The project is a mammoth undertaking and to say I'm thrilled with the variety of work on offer is an understatement.
"Even against the odds the Turbine Theatre continues to programme classic work in a fresh ways and support both seasoned artists and provide a platform for new voices. Please do come and support us. The arts needs you more than ever, there is no other way of putting it."
To view the full season and to book tickets, please click here.
