Julie Atherton & Nikki Davis-Jones to star in new musical 'Lift'

Full casting for the World Premiere of new musical Lift, which will run in the Main House at Soho Theatre from Wednesday 30th January – Sunday 24th February 2013. 

The show will star Julie Atherton as ‘French Teacher’, Nikki Davis-Jones as ‘Secretary’, Cynthia Erivo as ‘Lap Dancer’, Jonny Fines as ‘Ballet Dancer’, Luke Kempner as ‘Bright Young Thing’, Ellie Kirk as ‘Athletic and Wearing a Thong’, George Maguire as ‘Busker’ and Robbie Towns as ‘Tall, Dark and Handsome’.

Julie Atherton has just finished touring the UK as ‘Sister Mary Robert’ in “Sister Act”, and will be playing the title role in “Cinderella” at the Lyric Hammersmith this Christmas. West End theatre credits include ‘Kate Monster’ in the original London cast of “Avenue Q”, ‘Serena Katz’ in “Fame” and ‘Sophie’ in “Mamma Mia!”. Julie has also released two studio albums, “A Girl of Few Words” and “No Space for Air”. 

Barry Howard, Sarah Earnshaw & James Head join cast of Scrooge

Full casting has been announced for Scrooge, which returns to the London Palladium next month  starring Tommy Steele in the title role. The show runs from 6th November 2012.

Joining Tommy Steele in the principal cast are Barry Howard as Jacob Marley, Sarah Earnshaw as the Ghost of Christmas Past and James Head as the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Completing the cast are: Craig Whitely, Leonie Heath, Halcro Johnston, Edward Handoll, Robbie Towns, Tessa Vale, Leon Kay, Anna McGarahan, Louisa Maxwell, Ian Caddick, Steven Sparling, Johnathan Dudley, Nikki Gerrard, Roisin Sullivan, Natalie Moore Williams and Kieron Harris.

Scrooge tells Dickens’ story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who - after a night facing the ghosts of his past, present and his frightening future - is transformed, his Christmas spirit restored. The score includes "I Hate Christmas", "It's Not My Fault", "I'll Begin Again" and "Better Life".