Olivier nominated play CRUISE returns to the West End this summer

Photo credit: Pamela Raith

It has been announced that Olivier nominated play Cruise will return to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Apollo  Theatre this summer from 13 August–4 September. 

Cruise is an urgent, moving and inspirational play written and performed by Jack Holden, directed by Bronagh Lagan, with  original music composed and performed live by John Patrick Elliott.

Based on a true story Jack was told whilst volunteering for Switchboard, the LGBTQ+  Listening Service, Cruise plays tribute to a generation decimated by HIV and AIDs. Bringing to life 1980’s Soho, this kaleidoscopic musical is a celebration of queer culture with  an uplifting 80s electronic soundtrack.

Jack Holden and John Patrick Elliott said: “We’re ecstatic that Cruise is coming to the Apollo Theatre for a limited run this Summer. Our first run reopened the West End with a  bang. Audiences had been cooped up indoors for a long time, and we all needed a reason to  come together, to laugh, to cry and to have a little dance – CRUISE was just that. This  incarnation of CRUISE will be bigger, brighter, louder and prouder. We can’t wait to get back  on stage, make one hell of a noise, and take our audiences back to 1980s Soho.”  

The full creative team includes designer Nik Corrall, co-designers STUFISH  Entertainment Architects, lighting designer Jai Morjaria, movement director Sarah Golding, and additional sound design by Max Pappenheim.

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