A new musical version of the classic family tale, 101 Dalmatians, will take to the stage at Mayflower Theatre in Southampton from Tuesday 22 to Saturday 26 October 2024.
When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to swipe all the Dalmatian puppies in town to create her fabulous new fur coat, there’s trouble ahead for Pongo and Perdi and their litter of adorable, tail-wagging young pups.
This classic canine caper is brought to life on stage with spectacular puppetry, show-stopping choreography, hilarious songs and irresistible puppies!
Hear’say singer, Kym Marsh will plays the iconic villain, Cruella de Vil, in the musical written by Douglas Hodge (music and lyrics) and Johnny McKnight (book), from a stage adaptation by Zinnie Harris. The director is Bill Buckhurst, with sets designed by David Woodhead, costumes designed by Sarah Mercadé and choreography by Lucy Hind. Musical supervision is from Alfonso Casado Trigo, orchestration by Jack Hopkins, the puppets are designed by Jimmy Grimes, with lighting by James Whiteside and sound design from Chris Whybrow. The musical director is Leigh Thompson, and casting director is Lucy Casson.
Actor, presenter and singer Kym Marsh arrived on British TV screens back in 2000 appearing on the hit reality TV show, Popstars, and winning a place in the subsequent band Hear’say. She went on to star in London’s West End, playing the role of Annette in the critically acclaimed musical Saturday Night Fever, before taking on roles in Fatal Attraction and Take That musical, Greatest Days.
An accomplished actress, Kym appeared in BBC One’s Doctors and Channel 4’s Hollyoaks: In The City before joining the cast of ITV’s Coronation Street in the role of Michelle Connor for 14 years. Since then she has appeared in hit BBC One drama, The Syndicate, and BBC One’s continuing drama, Waterloo Road, where she plays the role of Nicky Walters.
“I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of 101 Dalmatians playing the iconic Cruella De Vil,” says Kym. “Has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?!
“Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life – and my dogs are very glad about that – but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat.
“Douglas and Johnny have written this brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath. The 101 Dalmatians story spans generations and I’m sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production.”
Tickets for 101 Dalmatians (Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October 2024) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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