New writing duo Sophie Golby and Tom West are currently developing their first full length musical, For You  I’d Wait, ahead of a two-week run from 11-21 May at The Turbine Theatre.  

‘On the 13th November we pay homage to the victims. That’s the only time you think of us. For you,  life goes on. But for us, it doesn’t.’ 

For You I’d Wait follows the lives of six characters before, during and after the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris. Throughout the show, we explore how the character’s lives are turned upside in one night, the  process of healing, and learning to carry on. The audience are invited to explore the world of these  character’s seemingly perfect relationships, and delve further into the choices the characters make  as they encounter milestones in their lives. 

The production is directed by Samatha Pears & Elsa Strachan, musical direction by Jenna Dyckhoff  and lighting by Olivia Bailey. 

The cast includes Olivia Walker-Toward as Lily, Michael Karl-Lewis as Nic, Gemma Pearce as Dani, Billie Kerr as Renee, Jerome Lincoln as Christophe, Charlotte Hannan as Eloise, with Amy Leek as swing/alternate Lily.

Golby & West said: “We are so excited to be bringing our very first musical to life at the Turbine  Theatre. We have poured our hearts into creating For You I’d Wait, and can’t wait to present it to a  real life audience. Writing is something we’ve been passionate about since we met at London College of Music. We can’t believe how far this story has come from a small studio in Ealing, to making our  debut.”

Artistic Director of The Turbine Theatre, Paul Taylor-Mills, added: “The premiere of For You I’d Wait at the Turbine Theatre is very exciting. New writers are close to our hearts, and it’s more important  than ever to showcase real world stories and experiences. The message of For You I’d Wait is one that sits close to everyone’s hearts: Love while you can, and learn to enjoy and embrace every aspect of  life.”

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