Original Theatre to present premiere of THE TIME MACHINE – A COMEDY

Original Theatre, in association with New Wolsey Theatre, will present the UK premiere of The Time Machine from February 2023, opening at the New Wolsey Theatre and followed by a national tour.

This fast-paced and wise-cracking retelling of the world-famous novel by H.G. Wells is written by Steven Canny and John Nicholson, and based on a story created with Mark Shanahan. Casting is to be announced. 

The 2023 tour of The Time Machine will also visit Derby, York, Eastbourne, Malvern, Bolton, and Bath.

When the world of science fiction and science fact collide extraordinary and mind-boggling things can happen. Audiences can expect the most surprising and unforeseen consequences as they go on a roller coaster journey through time. Warning: may contain show tunes.  

The Time Machine’s creative team includes director Orla O’Loughlin, designer Fred Meller, lighting designer Colin Grenfell, and sound designer Greg Clarke.

Writers Steven Canny and John Nicholson said: “Writing a new play is a bit of a bananas undertaking at the moment. But undertake it we have and we can’t wait to see what this world-beating creative team make of it. We’ve tried to write a show that is funny, poignant, ridiculous and we sincerely hope it will give people a memorable, laugh-filled, time. We love being in a room filled with laughter - so that’s always our aim. And we’re grateful to Original for backing us and giving us that chance.” 

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