Fisherman's Friends: The Musical

Fisherman's Friends: The Musical is a stage musical with a book by Amanda Whittington based on the true story and music of the folk-music group Fisherman's Friends and the 2019 film Fisherman's Friends.

Fisherman's Friends
The Musical
Official artwork
MusicVarious
LyricsVarious
BookAmanda Whittington
BasisThe story and music of Fisherman's Friends
and the 2019 film
Premiere13 October 2021: Cornwall Playhouse, Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Productions2021 Truro
2022 UK tour

Production history

In January 2021, it was announced the musical would have its world premiere at the Cornwall Playhouse in the Hall for Cornwall, Truro beginning previews from 13 October 2021 with an official press night on 18 October 2021, running until 30 October.[1] The production was the first to open the theatre following a major £20 million refurbishment.[2] The production was directed by James Grieve, designed by Lucy Osborne with musical supervision by David White. Full casting was announced on 12 September 2021.[3][4]

The sold-out season broke box-office records in Hall for Cornwall.[5] Fisherman's Friends: The Musical will begin a UK & Ireland Tour on 1st September 2022, beginning at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth from 1 September through 10 September 2022, followed by bookings in Birmingham, Cheltenham, Salford, Milton Keynes, New Castle on Tyne, Dublin, Cardiff, Bath, and Leeds. Further venues for the 2022-2023 tour will be announced.[6]

Musical numbers

The songs from the musical will include sea-shanties that have both been made famous by the group, as well as having been sung by them. Some of the songs have been embellished for the stage, being performed more emotionally, with adapted lyrics or even in a different musical style. All of the music heard is performed live by the on-stage company.

Cast and characters
Character Truro (2021)
Danny Calum Callaghan
Alwyn Parisa Shahmir
Maggie Susie Blake
Sally Georgia Bruce
Jim Deka Walmsley
Leadville Mensah Bediako
Jago Robert Duncan
Ben Edward Rowe
Dinger Rakesh Boury
Archie Hadrian Delacey
Wiggie Matt Slack
Rowan Dan Buckley
Leah Deborah Tracey
Musicians James William-Pattison

Annie Grace

John O’Mahony

Louisa Beadel

Hazel Askew

Alfie Gidley

James Findlay (MD)

References
  1. "World Premiere of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical to Open at Hall for Cornwall". Theatre Weekly. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  2. Cornwall, Hall for. "Hall for Cornwall | Theatre & Arts in Cornwall". www.hallforcornwall.co.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  3. "Full cast announced for FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS: THE MUSICAL". Performing Arts Mag. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  4. Trewhela, Lee (9 September 2021). "Renowned actors announced for Hall For Cornwall premiere". CornwallLive. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  5. ChaCha (30 January 2022). "Fisherman's Friends The Musical 2022 / 2023 UK & Ireland Tour Dates & Tickets". Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  6. "Dropping anchor in a city near you! Book your tickets online today!". Fisherman's Friends. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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