Casting announced for first in-house show Murder for Two at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
The cast has been announced for the Stephen Joseph Theatre’s first production of this year.
Billed as a hilarious fast-paced musical whodunit, Murder for Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist.
Two actors – Tom Babbage and Lucy Keirl – play 13 characters… and are joined by a piano.
When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found dead at his birthday party, it’s time to call in the detectives.
The only problem is, they are out of town. Enter officer Marcus Moscowicz, a neighbourhood cop who dreams of climbing the ranks.
With the clock ticking, it’s up to Marcus to prove his super sleuthing skills and solve the crime before the real detective arrives.
The award-winning Broadway show promises to be gloriously silly, devilishly clever and fantastically funny.
Between them Tom and Lucy will play the cooper investigating a murder and all the suspects and other characters. Both will sing and play the piano.
With book and music by Joe Kinosian, and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, Murder for Two is directed by Caroline Leslie.
“I’m thrilled that Stephen Joseph audiences will be taking a crazy ride into the brilliantly comic world of Murder for Two this spring.
“The show is a tour de force of musical mayhem and a wildly ambitious creative challenge and we couldn’t have assembled a better acting company and creative team to bring this absurdly joyful play to life. We can’t wait to share it with you.”
The designer is Jess Curtis, the sound designer is Simon Slater, and lighting design is by Jane Lalljee.
The movement director is Emily Holt. The wardrobe supervisor is Julia Perry-Mook and the scenic artist is Julia Wray. Casting is by Annelie Powell.
Murder for Two can be seen at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from Saturday, March 28 to Saturday, April 18.
Tickets are available from the Stephen Joseph Theatre box office on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com