Casting announced for new Mayflower Southampton touring production of NOËL & GERTIE
Mayflower Southampton has announce casting for Noël & Gertie, ahead of its premiere at Mayflower Studios from 19-27 September, prior to visiting Leicester and Blackpool.
The production will star Gary Tushaw (Sunset Boulevard; Sweeney Todd, ENO) as Noël Coward and Rebecca Trehearn (Indigo, Curve Leicester; Becoming Nancy, Birmingham Rep) as Gertrude Lawrence.
A heartfelt journey full of wit, warmth, and nostalgia, Noël & Gertie explores the fascinating friendship between two of the 20th century’s most iconic figures, Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence. Audiences will be taken to the glamourous era of British theatre, celebrating the special bond between the playwright and the actress.
Through a series of memories, the golden age of the West End is brough to life, where Noël Coward’s wit and panache for life meets Gertrude Lawrence’s elegance and grace. As well as highlighting their collaborative works, Noël & Gertie explores the personal chemistry that sparked their deep affection and fondness for one another.
Noël & Gertie features numbers from many Noël Coward works including Private Lives and the classic song, ‘Don’t Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs Worthington’. Join one of the most legendary duos in show business history for an evening of style and elegance.
Gary and Rebecca will be joined on stage by Joey Hickman (Ordinary People, Farnham Maltings) and Michaela Murphy (We’ll Have Nun Of It, The Other Palace) as ensemble and actor-musicians. Joey Hickman is also the musical director in this production.
Noël & Gertie is directed by Mayflower’s Associate Artistic Director Thom Southerland.