Aria Entertainment have announced today that Broken Wings, the musical from Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan will be staged in full for the very first time in London at the Charing Cross Theatre next year, from January 21st until the 5th of March.  

Originally semi staged in concert form at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018 and also having enjoyed tremendous success in concert form in the Middle East, this run marks the first chance to see this piece in all its glory, fully staged.  

An adaptation of the 1912 novel of the same name by Khalil Gibran, Broken Wings explores love, freedom, gender equality and what home means to us. The themes and debates are incredibly important, and perhaps as relevant as they’ve ever been, so this new production also feels incredibly timely. Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Rags the Musical, Promises Promises) is set to direct. 

‘New York City, 1923. Through exquisite poetry and enchanting music, an ageing Gibran narrates our tale, transporting us back two decades and across continents, to turn-of-the-century Beirut. Gibran meets Selma; their connection is instant and their love affair, fated. However, their journey to happiness is soon thrown off course, as the pair face obstacles that shake the delicate foundation of their partnership. Will their love win out or will their dream of a life together be torn apart?’ 

Nadim Naaman said today: “Nearly four years after our semi-staged concert debut, I am frankly ecstatic that Broken Wings is returning to London. This new Production will be the first time our musical is fully-staged. It feels particularly special to be bringing Gibran and a piece of Lebanon back to the London stage, following the many difficulties faced by the Lebanese people over the past few years. We are so grateful to Katy for her longstanding support and belief in Broken Wings, and we can’t wait to welcome audiences early next year.” 

Producer Katy Lipson added: “As soon as I heard this beautiful and arresting score I became committed to bringing this story to the stage in London in a full production. I find it a unique musical set in the melting pot of the Middle East but with a familiar story of longing, loss and discovery with an incredible writing team. I hope audiences will enjoy the romance and beauty of the story and enjoy another powerful new musical which deserves to part of the cannon.” 

This reporter sadly couldn’t make the original concert staging, so will definitely rectify that this time around! We at West End Best Friend wish the Broken Wings team every success.