Sir David Suchet, Louise Dearman & Celinde Schoenmaker to star in new musical MIMMA at Cadogan Hall

Sir David Suchet will star alongside West End musical legends Louise Dearman and Celinde Schoenmaker in Mimma, a new musical of war and friendship, at Cadogan Hall on 28 February 2022.

Performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra, Mimma will be presented as a special semi-staged gala concert performance, with 100% of ticket proceeds going to The Prince’s Trust.

Mimma’s creative team includes composer and producer Ron Siemiginowski, librettist Giles Watson and director Luke Fredericks. The BBC Concert Orchestra will be conducted by renowned British conductor and orchestrator, Richard Balcombe (Musical Director & Orchestrator). 

The shadow of Fascism drives Mimma, a young Italian journalist, to take refuge at her Uncle Lorenzo’s nightclub in London.  Mimma forges an unassailable friendship with Sarah, an aspiring jazz singer, while her family are increasingly embroiled in resistance against Mussolini.

The coming conflict brings out the best and worst in people as Mimma’s brother is captured, Londoners prepare for Hitler’s Blitz, and fears of betrayal reach fever pitch.  Mimma and Sarah are caught in the turmoil as Soho is torn apart by arrests and internments. 

As England and Italy face their darkest hours, Mimma is in danger of losing everything.  Everything – that is, except the one friend she can trust.

Mimma is a musical that bridges continents and cultures by blending soulful jazz, opera and musical theatre.

Sir David Suchet (Alfredo Frassati) said: “When I first read the Mimma script and listened to the beautiful score of soaring operatic arias in Italian followed by smoky jazz numbers, I was fascinated to explore more about this remarkable story of war and heartache set against the rise of fascism in Italy, and the Second World War in London. Mimma touches on many issues of the time, but what resonated with me, was the underlining message of courage, truth, family bonds and the power of friendships.  I am very much looking forward to performing the title role of the Narrator, Alfredo Frassati, and sharing the wonderful story of Mimma with the audience.”

Mimma the Musical will be featured as one of the main events in the forthcoming 2022 UK Australia Season program.

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