Our House, an Olivier-Award winning musical inspired by the music of Madness, will begin a National Tour in a brand new actor-musician production at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich on Thursday 12th September 2013.
"It’s Joe Casey’s 16th birthday and tonight he’s treating his girlfriend Sarah to an evening in a brand new luxury apartment. There’s just one problem; he has to break in! When the police turn up Joe has to decide – run away, or face the music – a choice that will change the course of his life, and his love, forever."
Inspired by the music of Madness and written by Tim Firth, the musical musical comedy is described as an uplifting tale of life and love, heartbreak and hilarity set in London’s famous Camden Town in the mid-80’s, and featuring the greatest hits from the mighty Madness back catalogue including Our House, Baggy Trousers, My Girl, Driving in My Car, The Wings of a Dove, Night Boat to Cairo and the all-time classic It Must Be Love.
Alexis Gerred will star as Joe Casey, Daniella Bowen as Sarah, Sean Needham as Joe’s Dad, Rebecca Bainbridge as Kath Casey, Alex Spinney as Lewis, James Haggie as Emmo, Dominique Planter as Angie, Lloyd Gorman as Reecey and Steve Dorsett as Mr Pressman.
The cast also includes Edward Handoll, Dan McGowan, Sophie Byrne and Nicole Bryan, with additional musicians Joey Hickman, Al Twist and Adam Longstaff.
Alexis Gerred recently starred in Rooms at the Finborough Theatre. His other theatre credits include Bobby in the West End and Touring productions of Dreamboats and Petticoats and Dirty White Boy: Tales of Soho at Trafalgar Studios. Alexis was a runner-up in Eurovision: Your Country Needs You for the BBC in 2010.
Our House is written by Tim Firth, with music and lyrics by Madness. It is directed by Peter Rowe, with choreography by Francesca Jaynes and musical direction by Dai Watts. Set and costume design is by Mark Walters, with lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Simon Deacon and video design by Will Dukes and Mike Higgs. Casting is by Debbie O’Brien.
Click here to read our recent interview with Alexis Gerred.
Was at the Ipswich Wolsey on Thursday 19th September and the show was truly amazing. Was exhausted just watching it let alone witnessing all the never-ending costume changes of Alexis (as Casey) - he was absolutely brilliant - so multi-talented and good-looking to boot!!! A star in the making.............well done!! In fact all the cast gave 110 per cent. Let's hope they get some great reviews because they really do deserve it. AP
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