Review: Loserville returns to the Union Theatre

Loserville 
Union Theatre
Reviewed on Friday 4th December 2015
★★★

First seen at the Union back in March, Michael Burgen's revival of Loserville by Elliot Davis and James Bourne has returned for a second season. 

Loserville returning to Union Theatre; casting announced

It has been announced that Michael Burgen's revival of Loserville will return to the Union Theatre for a second season this Christmas.

Written by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, Loserville has choreography by Matt Krzan with musical direction by Dan Jarvis and lighting design by Tim Deiling.

Loserville returns to the Union Theatre on 4th December (previews from 2nd December) and runs until 20th December 2015. The cast includes: Joshua Wyatt (Matilda) as Michael Dork and Holly-Anne Hull who reprises her performance as Holly Manson.

Review: Loserville at the Union Theatre

Loserville
Union Theatre
Reviewed on Friday 27th March 2015
★★★

Back in 2012 I fell in love with Elliot Davis and James Bourne's musical Loserville when it transferred to the West End following its premiere at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Sadly the show closed after several months, but now the Union Theatre have revived it as part of their British Musicals season.

Full casting announced for Loserville at the Union Theatre

Casting has been announced for the Union Theatre's revival of Loserville. 

The show, which has book, music and lyrics by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, premiered in the West End in 2012. 

Michael Burgen directs this new production with choreography by Matt Krzan and musical direction from Bryan Hodgson. It is produced by Sasha Regan.

Former Any Dream Will Do finalist Lewis Bradley will star as Eddie. The cast also includes: Luke Newton (pictured right) as Michael Dork, Holly-Anne Hull as Holly Manson, Sarah Covey as Leia Dawkins, Jordan Fox as Lucas Lloyd, Sandy Grigelis as Marvin Camden, Matthew Harvey as Francis Wier, Ryan Ridley as Wayne Pagoda, Charlie Kendall as Huey Phillips, Isobel Hathaway as Samantha Powden and Jennifer Jolly Jamieson as Elaine Friend.

Big Interview: Daniel Buckley

Daniel Buckley is currently starring in Ushers: The Front of House Musical which concludes its run at the Charing Cross Theatre on Saturday (7th June 2014). 

The new musical was originally entered into @WestEndProducer’s Search For A Twitter Composer competition ahead of its premiere at the Hope Theatre last year. The production then transferred to the Charing Cross Theatre as the venue’s late-night show in March and, following a successful run, was recently promoted to the theatre’s main show spot. 

Daniel created the role of Marvin Camden in the West End premiere of Loserville at the Garrick Theatre, having also played the role during the musical’s run at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. For his performance in Loserville, Daniel won the 2012 West End Frame Award for Funniest Performance in a West End show. 

He went on to be standby Elder Cunningham in the original West End production of The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre and recently performed in one of Scott Alan’s sell-out concerts at the London Hippodrome. 

Daniel’s theatre credits also include playing: Piggy in Lord of the Flies (UK Tour), Fresher – The Musical (Edinburgh Fringe) and Otto in Spring Awakening (UK Tour). 

I recently caught up with the West End Frame Award winner to discuss all things Ushers, Scott Alan and desert island musical theatre song choices before he answered some of your questions! 

How’s life in Ushers?

Great! I’m really enjoying it!

Do you enjoy being part of a completely new show?

Yes! When people say, “What’s a dream job?” I think it’s something where you can create. I think a lot of actors would say that. Of course I would love to go into a show which lots of generations of performers have already done, but I think being able to create is really exciting.

Most Inspiring West End Show: 1st - 5th Place

1st

Cabaret

Savoy Theatre

39%

Most Inspiring West End Show: 6th - 12th Place

6th

Billy Elliot

Victoria Palace Theatre

Funniest Performance in a West End Show: 1st - 5th Place

1st Place

Daniel Buckley

Marvin Camden

Loserville

28%

Daniel's theatre credits include Loserville (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Lord of the Flies (UK tour), Fresher – The Musical (Edinburgh Fringe) and Spring Awakening (UK tour). Next year he will join the original London cast of The Book Of Mormon as Stand-By Elder Cunningham. Daniel is outstanding as Marvin Camden in Loserville at the Garrick Theatre. He is one of those performers who demands an audience's attention. Daniel thoroughly deserves the 2012 West End Frame Award for Funniest Performance in a West End Show. Click here to read our recent four star review of Loserville.

Daniel Buckley wins West End Frame Award for Funniest Performance in a West End Show

All of this month West End Frame readers have been voting in the West End Frame award for Funniest Performance in a West End Show. We can now exclusively reveal that you have crowned Loserville's Daniel Buckley as your winner!

Runners up for Funniest Performance in a West End Show are Linzi Hateley, Gina Beck, Simon Lipkin and Jodie Prenger. Other nominees included Andrew Alexander, Brenda Edwards, Kim Ismay, Michael Simkins, Rob Brydon and Tom Chambers.

Daniel Buckley is currently playing Marvin Camden in Loserville at the Garrick Theatre. Loserville is a new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne. The show recently received its London premiere at the Garrick Theatre following the show's successful run at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Loserville to close 5th January

Loserville, the new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, has posted early closing notices at the West End’s Garrick Theatre. The production will close on 5th January 2013 after a run of over three months. It had its London premiere on 17th October 2012 with previews from 1st October. The show was originally booking until 2nd March 2013. 

Producers Teresa and Craig Beech said: “We are incredibly proud of Loserville. The creative team worked tirelessly to deliver an imaginative show, full of heart, which is fun for the whole family. Our young cast are immensely talented, energetic, passionate, and dedicated, delivering vibrant performances every single show. Our exceptional band consistently rocks the house. We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have them all.

Details announced for next West End Frame Award: Funniest Performance in a West End Show

Voting for 'Funniest Performance in a West End Show' has now opened! CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Details have been announced for the next West End Frame Award. From tomorrow (Monday 5th November), West End Frame readers will be able to vote in a new category entitled 'Funniest Performance in a West End Show'. The 12 nominees are from some of the West End's most popular shows including Mamma Mia!, Loserville, The 39 Steps, A Chorus Of Disapproval, Les Miserables, Rock Of Ages and Wicked. The identities of the 12 nominees will be revealed tomorrow morning when voting opens.

Previously this year West End Frame readers have already voted in five categorises: Best West End Debut, Understudy Of The Year, Most Wanted Actor/Actress To Return To The West End, Best Performance Of A Song In A Musical and Best Rock Musical. 

Review: Loserville at the Garrick Theatre "different to anything else you will have ever seen before"

Loserville
Garrick Theatre
Performance: Tuesday 30th October 2012

Loserville is a new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne. The show recently received its London premiere at the Garrick Theatre following the show's successful run at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Loserville is set in 1971 and follows computer geek Michael Dork and his misfit friends Lucas, Marvin and Francis who are about to change the world... it's just that no-one knows it yet. But, when new girl Holly arrives in town, all of Michael’s dreams seem to be coming true – at last a girl with looks and brains that actually notices him. But when rich kid Eddie discovers Holly’s dark secret, he turns his back on girlfriend Leia and sets out to ruin Michael’s future dreams.

Loserville is a fantastic new show which breaks all the rules. I love how Loserville takes risks which certainly pay off.  Francis O'Connor's design is incredibly unique making Loserville different to anything else you will have ever seen before.

Loserville to open at the Garrick Theatre on October 17th

Loserville, a new British musical by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, will receive its London premiere at the Garrick Theatre (a Nimax Theatre), opening on 17 October 2012, following previews from 1 October. This follows a successful run at the West Yorkshire Playhouse this summer.

Loserville transfers to the Garrick from 17th October 2012

Loserville, a new original British musical written by Elliot Davis and James Bourne, is transferring to the West End's Garrick Theatre. Performances begin form 17th October 2012.