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

 

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).

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
   
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
 

Cast includes: Lesley Garrett (Nettie Fowler), Jeremiah James (Billy Bigelow), Alexandra Silber (Julie Jordan), rest of cast: tba.

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
   
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

 

Cast: tba

For more details, go to: www.curveonline.co.uk Curve Theatre, Leicester