| The following dates are correct at the time of going to press, and are only put on this page when I know for sure that they are definite. They are, however, subject to change because of sickness, injury or unforeseen circumstances beyond my control. Adam xx. | |||
| The Wizard of Oz | 23rd July – 31st August, 2008 | ||
| Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre London SE1 8XX Box Office: 0871 663 2500 Adam will be back on stage this summer as the Royal Festival Hall transforms itself into the mystical Emerald City. In a bewitching adventure to the Land of Oz, follow Dorothy and her friends Toto, the Tin Man (Adam), the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion on their quest to find their heart`s desire and a way back home. This new stage version of the unforgettable film is directed by acclaimed Artistic Director Jude Kelly, and features the classic songs `Somewhere Over the Rainbow`, `Follow The Yellow Brick Road` and `We`re Off To See The Wizard`. Director: Jude Kelly Music Director: Jonathan Gill Designer: Michael Vale Lighting Designer: Mike Gunning Choreographer: Nick Winston Lighting Designer: Mike Gunning Visual Installation: Huntley Muir Associate Director: James Bonas Associate Music Director: Danny Whitby Assistant Choreographer: Darren J Fawthrop |
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| Cast includes: Sian Brooke (Dorothy), Adam Cooper (the Tin Man), Hilton McRae (the Scarecrow), Gary Wilmot (the Cowardly Lion), Julie Legrand (the Wicked Witch of the West), Roy Hudd (the Wizard of Oz), Sussanah Fellows (Glinda, the Good Witch/Aunt Em), and Julian Forsyth (Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard). |
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| For more details, go to: |
www.southbankcentre.co.uk/calendar/productions/the-wizard-of-oz-39120
The Royal Festival Hall
www.followtheyellowbrickroad.co.uk/ Official Wizard of Oz site |
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| Carousel | 26th Sept – Nov 2008 | ||
| Adam will be choreographing (not performing in) the new production of ‘Carousel’. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical follows the story of carousel barker Billy Bigelow – his life, loves, downfall and eventual redemption – and includes some of the most moving and celebrated songs of all time, such as "If I loved you", "June is bustin’ out all over" and "You’ll never walk alone". ‘Carousel’ will be on tour around the UK: The Churchill Theatre, Bromley (26th Sept – 4th Oct) The Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (6th – 11th Oct) Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes (13th – 18th Oct) New Victoria Theatre, Woking (20th – 25th Oct) Theatre Royal, Plymouth (27th Oct - 1st Nov) New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon (3rd – 8th Nov) The Opera House, Manchester (10th - 15th Nov) The Savoy Theatre, London (22nd Nov 2008 – 25th July 2009) Director: Lindsay Posner |
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| Cast includes: Lesley Garrett (Nettie Fowler), Jeremiah James (Billy Bigelow), Alexandra Silber (Julie Jordan), rest of cast: tba. |
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| For more details, go to: |
www.theambassadors.com/tickets/bromley/churchill/4638/carousel.html
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
www.eft.co.uk/whatson/events_display.asp?articleid=578 Festival Theatre, Edinburgh www.theambassadors.com/tickets/milton-keynes/miltonkeynes/4741/carousel.html Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes www.theambassadors.com/tickets/woking/newvictoria/4770/carousel.html New Victoria Theatre, Woking www.theambassadors.com/tickets/wimbledon/newwimbledon/4815/carousel.html New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon www.manchestertheatres.com/operahouse.htm#carousel The Opera House, Manchester |
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| Simply Cinderella | 4th Dec 2008 – 24th Jan 2009 | ||
| Curve Theatre, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1TQ Box Office: 0844 581 0779 Adam will be directing and choreographing (not performing in) a brand new musical based on the story of “Cinderella”. This will be the opening production at the new Curve Theatre, Leicester. Music & Lyrics: Grant Olding Book: Toby Davies Director & Choreographer: Adam Cooper |
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| Cast: tba |
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| For more details, go to: | www.curveonline.co.uk Curve Theatre, Leicester | ||
