Teddy (musical)

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Teddy (the musical)
MusicDougal Irvine
Book Tristan Bernays
Productions2015 Southwark Playhouse, 2018 UK Tour

Teddy is a Snapdragon Productions and Theatre Bench musical with music by Dougal Irvine and book by Tristan Bernays, set in the Elephant and Castle in London in 1956. [1]

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Synopsis

The story follows two teenagers, Teddy and Josie, on a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle. They are both rebellious followers of the post-war Teddy Boy sub-culture. Teddy and Josie get to know each other sharing their love for Rock and Roll. [2]

Music

Original songs written for the show and a handful of original 1950s songs are performed by the on stage band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts. [3]

Productions

Awards

In 2016, Teddy won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards. [6]

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References

  1. "Teddy". Southwark Playhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. "Teddy". Time Out. 23 March 2018.
  3. "Teddy". Whats on Stage. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  4. BWW News Desk. "Cast Announced for Award-Winning Musical TEDDY on Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. "Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at the Southwark Playhouse". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
  6. "AND THE 2016 OFFIE WINNERS ARE..." OffWestEnd.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.