Marvellous

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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.

Performance Dates

15th October – 26th November 2022

Running Time

Approx 2hrs 20 mins including an interval

Age Guidance

8+

★★★★

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

@sohoplace

4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Rd, London, W1D 3BG

Performance Dates

15th October – 26th November 2022

Running Time

Approx 2hrs 20 mins including an interval

Age Guidance

8+