Review: Jekyll and Hyde at the Old Vic

Jekyll and Hyde 
Old Vic
Reviewed on Thursday 26th May 2016 (matinee)
★★★★★

In 2014 I was blown away by The McOnie Company's inaugural production, Drunk at the Bridewell Theatre; since then Drew McOnie has been swept off his feet, choreographing musicals such as Bugsy Malone, Hairspray, In The Heights and Oklahoma! to huge acclaim.

Production Pics: Drew McOnie's Jekyll & Hyde

Production images have been released for the Old Vic's Jekyll and Hyde which is devised, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie with music by Grant Olding.

The show is currently in previews ahead of press night on 25th May. Jekyll and Hyde stars Daniel Collins as Dr Jekyll, Tim Hodges as Mr Hyde and Rachel Muldoon as Dahlia. Simon Hardwick is associate director. Completing the cast are Ashley Andrews, Joao Carolino, Carrie Taylor Johnson, Anabel Kutay, Ebony Molina, Freya Rowley, Alexzandra Sarmiento, Barnaby Thompson and Jason Winter.

Jekyll & Hyde to release album

New dance thriller Jekyll & Hyde today announces the release of the score on Air-Edel Records. 

The album features music by composer Grant Olding and is available to buy from Friday 20th May.

Jekyll & Hyde begins performances at the Old Vic tonight (20th May) ahead of press night on 25th May. The show plays a limited run to 28th May.

Devised and directed by theatre choreographer Drew McOnie, Jekyll & Hyde reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson's sinister drama in an excitingly physical new dance production. 

PICS: Rehearsals for Drew McOnie's Jekyll and Hyde

Rehearsal images have been released for the Old Vic's Jekyll and Hyde which is devised, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie with music by Grant Olding.

The show opens at the Old Vic on 25th May (previews from 20th May). Jekyll and Hyde stars Daniel Collins as Dr Jekyll, Tim Hodges as Mr Hyde and Rachel Muldoon as Dahlia. Simon Hardwick is associate director. Completing the cast are Ashley Andrews, Joao Carolino, Carrie Taylor Johnson, Anabel Kutay, Ebony Molina, Freya Rowley, Alexzandra Sarmiento, Barnaby Thompson and Jason Winter.

Casting announced for Drew McOnie's Jekyll and Hyde

Casting has been announced for Jekyll and Hyde devised, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie with music by Grant Olding.

The show opens at the Old Vic on 25th May (previews from 20th May). Jekyll and Hyde will star Daniel Collins as Dr Jekyll, Tim Hodges as Mr Hyde and Rachel Muldoon as Dahlia. Simon Hardwick is associate director.

Drew McOnie announces open auditions for dance-thriller adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde at the Old Vic

Acclaimed choreographer Drew McOnie has announced open auditions for his dance-thriller adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde. 

With music by Grant Olding, the production will premiere at the Old Vic next year as part of Matthew Warchus' debut season as artistic director of the iconic venue.

Open auditions will be held on Sunday 5th July 2015 at Glasshill Studios (King Bench Street, London SE1 0QX) with registration taking place between 9am and 12pm and auditions taking place between 10am and 6pm. Auditionees should bring a current CV and headshot and be prepared to stay all day. Girls to bring heels and no outdoor trainers. Recalls will take place on Sunday 12th July. 

Candidates must be available April - June 2016. The open call states: "We are looking for extraordinary, vibrant and intelligent dancers with a minimum of three years dance training who excel in narrative expression to form the dance company."

Review: Jekyll and Hyde (UK Tour) at the Greenwich Theatre

Jekyll and Hyde
Greenwich Theatre
Reviewed on Thursday 12th February 2015
★

It is always exciting when someone tries to bring something new to a well-known story, but sadly Jo Clifford's new adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is yet to find its feet. The futuristic interpretation sees Dr Jekyll as a dodgy high-profile cancer specialist.

Casting announced for Jekyll & Hyde 2015 UK Tour

A new adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde will tour the UK later this year. The production is set to open at the Greenwich Theatre on Wednesday 11th February 2015. The title roles of Jekyll and Hyde will be played by Nathan Ives-Moiba (Our Country’s Good), with Lyle Barke (Secret Cinema’s Back To The Future) as Utterson and Rowena Lennon (The Elves and the Shoemaker) as Dr. Lanyon.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s cult classic is reinterpreted in this modern adaptation, set in a steampunk dystopian world where the questionable actions of leaders are no longer held to account, whilst the personal freedoms of the common citizen are disregarded. A vivid depiction of a regressive future, this bold new adaptation is written by Jo Clifford and presented by Sell a Door.

New stage adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde for 2015 UK Tour

A new adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde will tour the UK next year. Sell A Door are producing the production.

Jekyll and Hyde runs at the Greenwich Theatre between 11th and 14th February 2015, before visiting Leeds, Perth, Mansfield, Oxford, Croydon, Cambridge and Richmond.

Jo Clifford's version of Robert Louis Stevenson' classic story will reportedly "imagine Dr Henry Jekyll a high-profile cancer specialist".