Lulu returns to star in new musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE for two performances only
It has been announced that TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical will receive two concert performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 24 November, with Lulu returning to star in the story that launched her global career.
This newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite’s powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
Immortalised by Sidney Poitier's captivating performance in the 1967 cinematic masterpiece, To Sir With Love is an autobiographical story that is every bit as relevant then, as it is today. Rick Braithwaite is more than just a Cambridge-educated engineer and a former RAF fighter pilot; he's a man battling societal prejudices at every turn. Refusing to bow to adversity, he engages his students not as troublesome youths but as emerging adults who must soon navigate a world where they'll stand or fall on their own merits. Through a balance of grit and grace, he aims to prepare them for more than just exams; he prepares them for life.
The story explores race, class, resilience, and the power of respect. The concert will feature an original score by Farrar and DioGuardi, alongside the legendary title song ‘To Sir, with Love’ by Mark London and Don Black.
To Sir, With Love has musical arrangements by Eve Nelson, musical supervision and orchestrations by Joseph Joubert, dramaturgy by Shereen Jasmin Phillips, choreography by Edgar Godineaux, musical direction by Kenny Seymour, and casting by Debbie O’Brien.
