First look at Treason The Musical’s fully staged production

First look photos have been revealed for the fully staged premiere of new musical Treason.

First debuting as an EP in 2020 which was followed up by a series of concert performances, Treason The Musical is now on an autumn tour.

Currently running at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre, the show will then head to Sheffield Lyceum Theatre before London’s Alexandra Palace and finally the West End at the The London Palladium.

The Cast of Treason
The Cast of Treason. Credit: Danny Kaan
The Cast of Treason
The Cast of Treason. Credit: Danny Kaan
Gabriel Akamo and The Eyes
Gabriel Akamo and The Eyes. Credit: Danny Kaan
The Eyes
The Eyes. Credit: Danny Kaan

A historic tale of division, religious persecution, and brutality, ending in an ambitious yet fateful plot to bring down both the monarchy and the government, Treason the Musical is set to blow you away with stunning original folk and pop songs.

This one-of-a-kind show tells one of the most intriguing tales in Britain’s history as it’s never been seen before.

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Casting for the 2023 tour includes Nicole Raquel Dennis (Dreamgirls, Dear Evan Hansen) in the pivotal role of Martha Percy and Joe McFadden (Holby City, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) swapping his Strictly crown for that of King James.

Sam Ferriday
Sam Ferriday. Credit: Danny Kaan
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Sam Ferriday
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Sam Ferriday. Credit: Danny Kaan
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Emilie Lousie Israel
Nicole Raquel Dennis and Emilie Lousie Israel. Credit: Danny Kaan
Nicole Raquel Dennis
Nicole Raquel Dennis. Credit: Danny Kaan
Gabriel Akamo
Gabriel Akamo. Credit: Danny Kaan

The cast further features Gabriel Akamo (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Fawkes, Oscar Conlon-Morrey (Mother Goose, Only Fools And Horses) as Robert Cecil, Kyle Cox (Ain’t Too Proud) as Jack Wright, Lewis Edgar (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as Little Wintour, Sam Ferriday (The Cher Show, Jersey Boys) as Thomas Percy, Emilie Louise Israel (Hamilton, Once on This Island) as Anne Vaux, Connor Jones (Les Misérables) as Robert Catesby and Alfie Richards (Whistle Down The Wind) as Big Wintour.

Joe McFadden
Joe McFadden. Credit: Danny Kaan
Oscar Conlon Morrey
Oscar Conlon Morrey. Credit: Danny Kaan

Playing “The Eyes”, the ensemble is comprised of Femi Akinfolarin (Moulin Rouge), Filippo Coffano (Hamilton), Megan Curley (The Masked Dancer), Elèna Gyasi (Six), Naomi Katiyo (Ain’t Too Proud), Louis Makrodt (Hamilton) and Dan Gill making his professional stage debut.

About the author: Josh Darvill

Josh is Stageberry's editor with over five years of experience writing about theatre in the West End and across the UK. Prior to following his passion for musicals, he worked for more than a decade as a TV journalist.

 

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