Eugenius!

Eugenius! is an original musical featuring book, music and lyrics by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins. The show is a comedy book musical.

Eugenius! The Musical
The Eunique Musical
MusicBen Adams
Chris Wilkins
LyricsBen Adams
Chris Wilkins
BookBen Adams
Chris Wilkins
Premiere29 June 2016 (2016-06-29): London Palladium
Productions2018 Off-West End

Productions

London Palladium

After two years of extensive workshops with the writers and original creatives, the musical had its world premiere as a concert performance at the London Palladium on 29 June 2016, produced by Kevin Wood, George Wood & Warwick Davis (who also starred as Evil Lord Hector).[1] The concert also featured Marcus Brigstocke as the narrator. The concert was choreographed by Aaron Renfree and co-directed by Ian Talbot and Michael Jibson.

Runs at The Other Palace

A fully staged production received its premiere at The Other Palace in London from 22 January to 3 March 2018,[2] returning for a second run from 1 September to 7 October 2018, before being extended until 21 October 2018,[3] starring Rob Houchen in the leading role of Eugene. The production was choreographed by Aaron Renfree directed by Ian Talbot, with Michael Jibson serving as a creative consultant. The production received mixed reviews, but gained a cult following from an audience of fans of all ages who were hooked on the catchy tunes and funny script.

Planned West End engagement

Following the run at The Other Palace, a transfer was planned for a limited 10-week season at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End from 27 October 2018 to 7 January 2019,[4] however it was later announced that this would not be happening.[5]

Cast and characters
Character London Palladium

(2016 concert)

 The Other Palace

(2018 - 1st run)

 The Other Palace

(2018 - 2nd run)

 Recording Artist

(2019)

Eugene Louis Maskell Liam Forde Rob Houchen Ben Adams
Janey Amy Lennox Laura Baldwin Amy Lennox
Feris Daniel Buckley
Evil Lord Hector Warwick Davis Ian Hughes Neil McDermott Warwick Davis
Theo Samuel Holmes Scott Paige
Lex David Bedella Cameron Blakely Alex Bourne Michael Jibson
Carrie/Super Hot Lady Summer Strallen Melissa James Emily Tierney Joanne Clifton
Gerhard/Tough Man Shaun Dalton Shaun Dalton Simon Thomas Shaun Dalton
Space Diva/Mrs Truthstretcher Alison Arnopp Sharon D. Clarke
Space Lord Brian Blessed (voice)
Narrator Marcus Brigstocke

References
  1. "New British Musical Eugenius! to Bow at London Palladium in June | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  2. "Warwick Davis announces EUGENIUS! at The Other Palace". LondonTheatre1.com. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  3. "Eugenius! to return to The Other Palace | Official London Theatre". Official London Theatre. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  4. "Eugenius! to transfer to the West End". Retrieved 2018-10-04.
  5. Hemley, Matthew (11 October 2018). "Musical Eugenius! cancels West End run". The Stage. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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