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In the reign of Richard The Lionheart, Blondel is an unfairly (in his view) unappreciated court musician, desperate for fame and fortune until his realisation that there are more important things in life - honesty, bravery and Fiona, the woman he loves. He is caught up in the political crises of the time; the leader of the country has taken the nation into a dodgy war in the Middle East, his deputy is a dishonest and lecherous man who is after his job, fame and celebrity seem to be the watchwords of the day, illegal immigrants are treated badly and indiscriminate killers stalk the whole of Europe. According to publicity material, only Prince John's tights remind us that this is the 12th century, not the 21st.

Cast/Performers

Connor Arnold (Blondel), Courtney Bowman (Martha), Michael Burgen (Assassin), Lauren Byrne (Mabel / dance captain), David Fearn (Monk), Ryan Hall (Monk), Jessie May (Fiona), Katie Meller (Blondel's Mum), Calum Melville (Monk / Archbishop), Neil Moors (King Richard), Craig Nash (Man in Green), Michaela Stern (Sylvia), James Thackeray (Prince John), Jay Worthy (Saladin / Duke of Austria)

Creatives/Company

Lyrics: Tim Rice
Music(s): Stephen Oliver, Mathew Pritchard (additional music), Pete Hobbs (music co-ordinator)
Producer(s): Aaron Rogers, Sasha Regan (for Union Theatre), Donald Rice (for Heartaches Limited)
Director(s): Sasha Regan, Adam Braham (casting director)
Choreographer: Chris Whittaker
Musical Director(s): Simon Holt, Oliver George Rew
Design: Ryan Dawson Laight
Lighting: Iain Dennis