The Beautiful Game

Details

BELFAST, 1969. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton's new musical is the story of ordinary people in an extraordinary situation. As the sixties draw to a close, life is just beginning for a group of teenagers. Amongst them are Father O'Donnel's football team including Del and John who both have enough talent to make it big. Their girlfriends, Mary and Christine are dreaming about what to do with their lives and worrying about the way their world is changing. Yearning for a time when they can live and love in peace, they all learn that to escape from bigotry and intolerance will take all the courage they can muster. Winner of Critics' Circle Award 2000 for Best Musical. The Beautiful Game website.

Cast/Performers

Niamh Perry (Mary), Bewn Kerr (John), Stephen Barry (Del), Daniella Bowen (Christine), Freddie Rogers (Thomas), Will Jeffs (Daniel), Alan McHale (Ginger), Natalie Douglas (Bernadette), Carl McCrystal (Father O'Donnell), Tom Brandon-Farrell, Leigh Lothian, Shane McDaid, Joanna O'Hare, Charlie Royce

Creatives/Company

Book by: Ben Elton
Lyrics: Ben Elton
Music(s): Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tom Kelly (musical supervision)
Producer: Kylie Vilcins (for PTM Ltd)
Musical Director: Ben Holder
Director(s): Lotte Wakeham, Will Burton (casting)
Choreographer: Tim Jackson
Design: David Shields