Concord Theatricals present development workshop of new musical IN MARRAKECH
Concord Theatricals have announced the cast for the workshop of In Marrakech, a new, original musical by Kate Marlais and Alex Young, directed by Josh Seymour. Rehearsals are taking place this week, followed by a sharing on 2 October at Jerwood Space, London.
The company comprises Sharif Afifi (Les Liaisons Dangereuses, National Theatre) as Bachir, Malek Alkoni (Last King of the Cross, Paramount+/Amazon Prime) as Rafiq, Edward Bennett (A Man For All Seasons, Theatre Royal Bath/West End) as Mike, Niamh Cusack (I, Jack Wright, BBC) as Judith, Katherine Kingsley (The Witches, National Theatre) as Tina, Gregor Milne (Midnight at the Never Get, Menier Chocolate Factory) as Luke, Eleanor Nawal (Argos Archives, Futures Theatre/Omnibus Theatre/Northern Stage/Eastern Angles) as Nadia, and Kat Ronney (Titanique, West End) as Jess.
Looking at how we shape our past, present and future, In Marrakech is a soaring new musical that follows the women of three generations of a British family who work through resentment and reconciliation while together in Marrakech.
When Jess, a celebrated young climate activist on the brink of collapse, is sent to her grandmother’s riad in Marrakech, she finds herself among a cast of storytellers, dreamers and outsiders whose lives become unexpectedly entwined with her own.
As ancient Moroccan storytelling traditions collide with modern thinking, hidden truths emerge and old wounds heal. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Marrakech with a rich, contemporary score infused with Moroccan sounds, In Marrakech is a moving and uplifting exploration of connection, hope and the power of finding your own voice.
Chief Theatricals Executive of Concord Theatricals and BMG, Sean Patrick Flahaven, said: “After seeing a 15-minute excerpt of In Marrakech at the BEAM festival pre-pandemic, I was keen to see and hear more. After much more writing and development, we’re very excited to continue our work with Kate and Alex to discover what this moving, generational story and captivating score can become.”
Joining the cast are musicians Samir Nacer on percussion and Nick Fitch on guitar, with backing vocals by Oliver Cave, Olivia Bloom, Charlotte Rose Dixon, Nic Myers, and Noah Van Renswoude.
The creative team also includes musical director Yshani Perinpanayagam, sound designer Hattie North, and dramaturg Saeida Rouass.
Watch this space, Besties!