First look: New Van Gogh musical Starry’s London Workshop!

A first look at the workshop of new Van Gogh musical Starry has been revealed.

The pop-rock musical about the brothers Vincent and Theo van Gogh is currently in development in London, with plans for a fully stayed production next year.

Written by Matt Dahan and Kelly D’Angelo, Starry has already enjoyed sold-out concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below in New York City and recently released a concept album which is available to stream here.

The cast of the work shop features Dean John-Wilson, Jamie Muscato, Maiya Quansah Breed, Milo McCarthy, Aaron Teoh, Adrian Hansel and Natalie Paris.

Adrian Hansel, Jamie Muscato, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Dean John-Wilson
Adrian Hansel, Jamie Muscato, Maiya Quansah-Breed, Dean John-Wilson Credit: Danny Kaan
Adrian Hansel, Jamie Muscato
Adrian Hansel, Jamie Muscato Credit: Danny Kaan
Maiya Quansah Breed, Dean John Wilson
Maiya Quansah Breed, Dean John Wilson Credit: Danny Kaan
Jamie Muscato, Adrian Hansel
Jamie Muscato, Adrian Hansel Credit: Danny Kaan
Milo McCarthy, Natalie Paris
Milo McCarthy, Natalie Paris Credit: Danny Kaan

Vincent van Gogh is perhaps one of the most famous artists in all the world, however the Dutch painter only found acclaim after his death.

During his tumultuous life Vincent exchanged over 600 letters with his beloved brother Theo, whose wife, Jo Bogner Van-Gogh, compiled and had them published in 1914, raising the pair to prominence they never experienced in life.

These intimate windows into Vincent’s life and their relationship are now adapted for the stage in Starry.

Adrian Hansel
Adrian Hansel Credit: Danny Kaan
Dean John-Wilson
Dean John-Wilson Credit: Danny Kaan
Milo McCarthy
Milo McCarthy Credit: Danny Kaan
Aaron Teoh, Milo McCarthy, Natalie Paris
Aaron Teoh, Milo McCarthy, Natalie Paris Credit: Danny Kaan
Ameena Hamid, Dean Johnson, Kelly D_Angelo
Ameena Hamid, Dean Johnson, Kelly D’Angelo. Credit: Danny Kaan

Starry will a closed industry showing on 8 April with Ameena Hamid set to produce a world premiere production in the UK next year.

The creative team features director Dean Johnson, choreographer Nileeka Bose, musical director Jordan Li-Smith, designer Simon Kenny, video & projection designer George Reeve, casting director Sarah Jane Price, stage manager Nick Egan and graphic designer Christopher D. Clegg.

More information is available on starrymusical.com

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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