Big Interview: Joseph Giacone, starring in Our House at the Union Theatre

Joseph Giacone is currently playing Emmo in Michael Burgen’s revival of Our House at the Union Theatre. The Olivier Award-winning musical is inspired by the music of Madness.

Joseph’s theatre credits include: Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (Scandinavian Tour), Joe Vegas in Fame The Musical (UK Tour & Gordon Craig Theatre), Musical Starnight's (European Tour), The West End Men (Vaudeville Theatre), 8th Fold (Workshop), Samuel in The Pirates of Penzance (Brookside Theatre), Harry in The Picture House (Edinburgh) and Jackie Henderson in Whistle down the Wind (Aldwych Theatre).

I recently spoke to Joe about why he’s loving his time in Our House, what his dream show would be and why Fame holds a special place in his heart… 

Had you ever seen Our House before?

I had seen the show once before, I knew friends doing an amateur production at the Watford Palace Theatre. I went along to support them, but actually came away thinking ‘wow, that is an insane piece of theatre!’ Acting-wise, story-wise and the whole concept of what’s good and bad is brilliant.

So when this production popped up did you immediately go, ‘I want to do that’?

When this production came up and I heard they were auditioning I was so excited! First of all I was put up for the role of Joe Casey. I went into the audition and came out thinking ‘Oh god that was the worst audition ever’ but then within half an hour I got a phone call saying they wanted to see me again [laughs]. I had so much fun, and when I was offered Emmo I was over the moon! I’m having the best time with this cast, it’s an experience and a half!

Review: Our House at the Union Theatre

Our House

Union Theatre

Reviewed on Friday 21st August 2015

★★★

Inspired by the music of Madness, Our House is a jukebox musical with a pretty good story. Similar to the 'Sliding Doors' concept, the show follows Joe Casey as he breaks into an apartment on his 16th birthday. After the police arrive, Joe has to decide whether to hold up his hands and accept the consequences of what he's done, or whether to run away. This is where the show splits and for the remainder we see how Joe's life turns out after making both decisions.

Casting announced for Our House at the Union Theatre

Casting has been announced for the Union Theatre's revival of Our House. The Olivier Award-winning musical is inspired by the music of Madness.

Directed by Michael Burgen, Our House opens on 21st August (previews from 19th August) and runs until 12th September 2015. Choreography is by William Whelton with musical direction by Richard Baker.

The cast includes: Steven France as Joe Casey, Ailsa Davidson as Sarah, Dominic Brewer as Joe’s Dad, Sally Samad as Kath Casey, Joseph Giacone as Emmo, Joe Ashman as Lewis, Claire Learie as Billie, Chanice Alexander-Burnett as Angie, Rhys Owen as Mr. Pressman and Jay Osborne as Reecey

Review: Our House (UK Tour) at the New Wolsey Theatre

Our House (UK Tour)

New Wolsey Theatre

Reviewed on Wednesday 2nd October 2013

Our House is a musical inspired by the music of Madness. Unlike certain other jukebox musicals, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Our House is not a show that has just been put together to showcase the music of one of the most successful British bands of the last five decades, because without the score it would still be a strong piece of theatre.

Sneak peek at... the brand new touring production of Our House

Production images have been released of the brand new production of Olivier Award-winning musical Our House. Take a look at the photos below (click on an image to enlarge).

The show, which is currently in previews, officially opens at the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich tomorrow evening (Tuesday 17th September) and will then tour the UK until November.

Inspired by the music of Madness and written by Tim Firth, this raucous musical comedy is 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 to star in Our House UK Tour

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.

Alistair McGowan, EastEnders’ Tameka Empson and ex-Coronation Street star Wendi Peters join Suggs for Our House 10th anniversary concert at the Savoy Theatre

Alistair McGowan, EastEnders’ Tameka Empson and former Coronation Street star Wendi Peters are today announced to join Madness frontman, Suggs in the 10th anniversary West End gala concert of the musical Our House at the Savoy Theatre in aid of Help for Heroes on Sunday 11th November 2012.