The new magical adventure based on singer-songwriter and author Tom Fletcher's best-selling book heads to London for the Christmas season.
The Creakers production image. Photo by Pamela Raith.
Production images have been released for The Creakers.
Opening at London's Southbank Centre on 19 December, The Creakers is an adaptation of the popular children's book.
The story follows Lucy Dungton, a brave young girl who discovers mysterious creatures called Creakers. These sneaky creatures live under the bed and are responsible for taking all the adults from her town, leaving only the children behind. Lucy embarks on an adventure to confront the Creakers and uncover the secrets of their strange, shadowy world to bring the adults back.
The Creakers cast includes Rakesh Boury (Larry/Creaker King), Alisha Capon (Onstage Swing, Cover Ella), Matthew Caputo (Mario/Buzz/Grunt), Eloise Davies (Lucy), Liam Dean (Onstage Swing), Iona Fraser (Ella) Kim Healey (Betty Quirk/Cassie/Barf), David-Michael Johnson (Mayor/Bulge), Ally Kennard (Norman), Ed Larkin (William/Mr Grubb/Squelch), Anu Ogunmefun (Mrs Cobblesmith/Buddy/Scratch), Verity Power (Mrs McNab/Brenda/Belch), Edwin Ray (Piers/Snoregan/Toby/Guff) and Timo Tatzber (Daniel/Max/Sniff).
Adapted for the stage by writer Miranda Larson, the musical features
music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and direction & choreography by Theatre Royal Plymouth Associate Director Tom Jackson Greaves (Whistle Down The Wind).
Additional compositions from McFly’s Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter, co-written with Steven Battelle with orchestration by the Grammy Award Winning and Tony Nominated musician Steven Sidwell.
Joining the already announced members of the creative team are: Andrew Exeter (Set Designer), Ryan Dawson Laight (Costume Designer), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Sound Designer), Richard Healey (Music Supervisor and Musical Arrangements) Natalie Pound (Musical Director), Sarah Wright (Puppetry Director), Lyndie Wright (Puppetry Designer), Nick Hockaday (Casting Director), Mark Crossland (Orchestral Manager), Priya Patel Appleby (Associate Director), Maiya Leeke (Associate Choreographer) and Fahmida Bahkt (Props Supervisor).
The Creakers will play at the Southbank Centre from 19 December 2024 - 5 January 2025, making it the perfect family show this festive season.
