The Artist stage adaptation to make world premiere at Theatre Royal Plymouth in 2024
A stage adaptation of acclaimed film The Artist will make its world premiere in Plymouth next year.
Based on the original film by Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist has been co-adapted for the stage by Lindsey Ferrentino and Drew McOnie, who will also direct and choreograph.
The show will make its premiere with a strictly limited run at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 11 – 25 May 2024.
In 1920s Hollywood the business of making dreams come true is in full swing.
Silent movie icon George Valentin has long been the darling of the silver screen when he falls for aspiring actress Peppy Miller.
But while her star is about to rise, his might soon flicker out: amidst all the glamour, laughter and romance, the silent movie industry is on the brink of a revolution.
With the Talkies on their way, George must either find his voice in a brave new world or lose everything he holds dear to a bygone era.
The production will have set and costume design by Christopher Oram, music by Simon Hale, lighting design by Zoe Spurr, sound design by Simon Baker, video by Ash J Woodward, puppetry by Maia Kirkman-Richards and casting by Will Burton CDG. The associate director/choreographer is Ebony Molina and musical direction by is Chris Poon.
Casting is to be announced.
The Artist is a McOnie Company production produced by Theatre Royal Plymouth, The McOnie Company, Playful Productions, Bill Damaschke, Stephen and Nancy Gabriel and Underbelly.
Drew McOnie, Artistic Director of The McOnie Company, said: “Creating the world premiere stage adaptation of The Artist marks not only the start of a new era in my life as a theatre maker but also an arrival moment for The McOnie Company. I have held its development close to my heart for many years having been mesmerised by the original film.
“To be joined by such an extraordinary creative team is thrilling and I am so grateful to the team at Theatre Royal Plymouth for supporting our vision of this story and giving us a creative home to launch this special project. Having the support of Michel Hazanavicius, the mastermind behind the original film, is incredibly important to all of us and it’s an honour to bring this beloved story to the stage.
“The Artist shows us that even within this noisy world we can find our voice if we listen with our hearts.”
For more information and tickets, visit TheArtistOnStage.com
