Hope Mill Theatre present NINE THE MUSICAL in concert at The Lowry

On the day it marks nine years since opening its doors, Hope Mill Theatre has announced it will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry in Salford on 1 & 2 February 2025.

Nine, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, and a book by Arthur Kopit, adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti, will be co-directed by Hope Mill founders William Whelton and Joseph Houston. This production will be produced by Whelton and Rhianna Swyer for Hope Mill Theatre and will feature casting by Jim Arnold.

Movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest movie endeavour. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands.

Ramin Karimloo said: “I have always wanted to play Guido and do the musical NINE, I just love the story, I love the music and can't wait to work with an incredible group of artists led by strong women. I think this is going to be an incredible process and I’m really looking forward to working with Joe and Will up in Manchester.

“I’m super excited to be singing Maury Yeston’s score, I was fortunate enough to do Titanic in New York for him so to finally do NINE with his beautiful music is a real treat. I’m really looking forward to being part of this production."

Further casting and full creative team to be announced.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (4 October).