PIPPIN announced for Upstairs at the Gatehouse Christmas 2025

A dazzling troupe of travelling performers converge to tell the story of a young prince’s pursuit of purpose. Hypnotised by the glitz and glamour, Pippin chases glory in battle, temptation in love, and power on the throne only to discover that the brighter the bulbs, the darker the shadows. Broadway meets Bognor Regis in this reimagining of Stephen Schwartz’s (Wicked, Godspell) Tony Award-winning classic. 

With music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Roger O. Hirson, Originally Produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow, directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse. 2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus, and Theo ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian. This productions is performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International  

From the same team that brought you YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN and ROAD SHOW. Director & Choreographer: Amanda Noar (she/her) (Moominvalley In November; A Slice Of Saturday Night; Working: A Musical). Associate Director: Isaac Bernier-Doyle (he/him) (Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler; Tom Lehrer Is Teaching Math and Doesn’t Want To Talk To You). Musical Director: Harry Style (he/him) (Shantify; The Crooked Spire; Godspell). Set & Costume Designer: Hannah Danson (she/they). Producer: Annlouise Butt (she/her) for Chromolume. Artwork by Sam Cannon. Casting is to be announced at a later date.

“We love a non-traditional festive offering at the Gatehouse—shows that dazzle even as they disturb. Stephen Schwartz’s Pippin is just that: part fairy tale, part fever dream, a carnival of spectacle and unease. It’s a thrill to bring this cult classic back to the stage with all its smoke, sequins, and sly seductions intact.” 

Annlouise Butt (Executive Director) & Isaac Bernier-Doyle (Artistic Director) Upstairs at the Gatehouse

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