A film screening of Titanic the Musical, directed by Mayflower’s Associate Artistic Director Thom Southerland, will take place at Mayflower Studios on the anniversary of the ship’s sinking on Monday 14 April.
The screening will be accompanied by a special Q&A session with Thom Southerland, Director (Mayflower Artistic Director) and Danielle Tarento, Producer.
In the final hours of 14 April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.
Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic the Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions of their own. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the Third Class immigrants’ dream of a better life in America, the Second Class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, whilst the millionaire Barons of the First Class anticipate legacies lasting forever.
With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston (Nine, Grand Hotel) and a book by Peter Stone (Woman of the Year and 1776), the pair have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award and three Tony awards.
Thom Southerland, Director said: “I am so excited for the Live Capture of Titanic the Musical to come to Southampton. Our ambitious production is epic in scope, both in its breath-taking score and its powerful thematic resonance with the world today.
“The extraordinary cast deepened their performances since the tour left Southampton and their unparalleled craft and showmanship are on full display in this film. In this gripping two-act Broadway musical, the orchestra sounds more magnificent than ever, and the vocal power of the cast lifts the roof off every theatre it’s shown in.
“It was a privilege to collaborate with such exceptional artists, technicians, and craftspeople, to capture this production and I’m thrilled that it’s come home to be shown in Titanic’s spiritual port.”
Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive added: “I am delighted that we will screen this wonderful film as Mayflower has played an essential role in the UK touring life of the musical. It is particularly special to host the film on the anniversary and I hope audiences will enjoy hearing Thom and Danielle talk about their crucial role in bringing the production to the UK.”
The original Broadway production of Titanic the Musical won five Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. This production celebrated the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board.
The stunning musical has toured the UK twice and played in London’s West End. This film is a recording of the latest UK tour.
Tickets for Titanic the Musical: Film Screening (14 April 2025) are on sale at are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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