Marvellous





The opening production @sohoplace was the New Vic Theatre’s much acclaimed production Marvellous, directed by Theresa Heskins. The New Vic Theatre is the oldest purpose built, in-the-round theatre in the UK and @sohoplace is the first new West End theatre in 50 years, with a flexible, 602-seat auditorium, purpose built and opening in-the-round.
Growing up in the 1950’s in less enlightened times, Neil Baldwin was not expected to be a success. But Neil decided he was destined to do wonderful things and that his life was going to be marvellous. And it is.
He hitchhiked across the country, became a famous clown, got an honorary degree from Keele University, was appointed Stoke City’s legendary kit man, appeared on the Queen’s New Year Honours list and accepted a BAFTA award for the film made about his life. A friend to anyone he meets, he became a local hero and an inspiration to the world. A reminder to us all not to let anything stand in the way of your dreams, just go out and make them happen.
★★★★full of wow-factor, a life-affirming treat. Entertainment that feels like a much-needed hug.’
The Telegraph, 21 October 2022
★★★★Wins the audience over with its sheer heart and good humour’
Evening Standard, 21 October 2022
★★★★This show is about joy, it’s refreshing to watch something that celebrates difference’
Time Out, 21 October 2022
a life-affirming show that’s true to its name’
The Times, October 21 2022

Suzanne Ahmet
Suzanne

Charlie Bence
Charlie

Gareth Cassidy
Gareth

Alex Frost
Alex

Mike Hugo
Real Neil

Jerone Marsh-Reid
Jerone

Daniel Murphy
Daniel

Shelley Atkinson
Understudy

Pery Moore
Understudy

Joe Sproulle
Understudy
Neil Baldwin
Writer
Malcolm Clarke
Writer
Theresa Heskins
Writer & Director
Lis Evans
Designer
Caroline Wilkes
Associate Director
Daniella Beattie
Lighting & Projection Designer
Beverley Norris-Edmunds
Movement Director
James Earls-Davis
Original Sound Designer
Alex Day
New Vic Sound Designer
Paul Groothuis
Sound Designer for London Transfer
Conrad Nelson
Original Musical Director/Composer
James Atherton
Musical Director Cover
Jenny Holford
Personal Assistant to neurodiverse actors
Caroline Hetherington
Vocal Coach
Anji Carroll
Casting Associate
Patrick Molony & Chris Easton
Production Management
@sohoplace
4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Rd, London, W1D 3BG
