London Road (2014)
Produced by
Librettist: Alecky Blythe
Composer: Adam Cork
Lyricist: Adam Cork
Director: Jackie Maxwell
Venue
Run
January 19th, 2014 – February 9th, 2014
Awards & Nominations
2014 Dora Award Winner ~ Musical Theatre – Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performance by a Male (Damien Atkins), Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Musical Direction, Outstanding Direction, Outstanding Lighting Design
2014 Toronto Theatre Critics Award Winner – Best Production of a Musical, Best Director of a Musical
2014 Dora Award Nominee ~ Musical Theatre – Outstanding Performance by a Female (Fiona Reid), Outstanding Performance by a Female (Glynis Ranney), Outstanding Scenic Design, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Choreography
Synopsis
In 2006, the everyday life of the quiet town of Ipswich was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of five women. Playwright Alecky Blythe recorded extensive interviews with the residents of London Road and turned them into an intelligent, startling, and raw piece of theatre set to music by Tony Award-winning Adam Cork. Having captured the heart of England last year, this 5-star musical documentary reveals the ways in which even the darkest experiences can inspire a community. (canadianstage.com)
Cast
Sean Arbuckle | Gordon / Others |
Damien Atkins | Alfie / Others |
Ben Carlson | Tim / Others |
Michelle Fisk | Rosemary / Others |
Deborah Hay | Helen / Others |
George Masswohl | Ron / Others |
Julain Molnar | June / Others |
Glynis Ranney | Jan / Others |
Fiona Reid | Julie / Others |
Steve Ross | Dodge / Others |
Shawn Wright | Terry / Others |
Creative Team
Alecky Blythe | Librettist-Lyricist |
Adam Cork | Composer |
Adam Cork | Lyricist |
Jackie Maxwell | Director |
Reza Jacobs | Music Director |
Nicole Bellamy | Associate Music Director |
Valerie Moore | Movement Director |
Judith Bowden | Set Designer |
Judith Bowden | Costume Designer |
Kevin Lamotte | Lighting Designer |
John Lott | Sound Designer |
James Smith | Assistant Sound Designer |
Estelle Shook | Assistant Director |
Cameron Davis | Video Systems Designer |
Music
Reza Jacobs | Conductor |
Reza Jacobs | Keyboard I |
David Atkinson | Keyboard II |
Jamie Drake | Percussion |
Kevin Rammesar | Guitar |
Sasha Boychouk | Woodwinds |
Pol Coussée | Woodwinds |
Vern Dorge | Woodwinds |
Wayne Gwillim | Keyboard Programmer |
James Smith | Assistant Keyboard Programmer |
Nicole Bellamy | Rehearsal Pianist |
Production
Joanna Barrotta | Stage Manager |
AJ Laflamme | Assistant Stage Manager |
Ashley Ireland | Assistant Stage Manager (Rehearsal) |
Ariel Martin-Smith | Apprentice Stage Manager |
Phil Atfield | Wardrobe |
Barbara Cassidy | Wardrobe |
Kaz Maxine | Millinery |
Karen Rodd | Props |
Jane Gooderham | Voice Coach |
Jane Gooderham | Dialect Coach |
Staff
R. Allan Ross | Director of Production |
Peter Eaton | Technical Director |
Jasmine Knox | Production Coordinator |
Alanna McConnell | Production Assistant |
Mike Souliere | Operations Manager |
Mary Spyrakis | Head of Properties |
Vanessa Janiszewski | Props Builder |
Alex Vass | Props Builder |
Mary-Jo Carter Dodd | Head of Wardrobe |
Phil Atfield | First Hand |
Susan Batchelor | Wardrobe Mistress |
Danny Tran | Props Intern |
Aline Madian | Production Intern |
Ashley Rose | Head Electrician |
Reg Taylor | Head Carpenter |
Douglas Parker | Property Master |
Keijo Makela | Sound Operator |
Kevin Lake | Flyman |
Kevin Lake | Theatre Technician |