The West
End transfer of the Hampstead Theatre production of Sunny Afternoon, a new
biographical musical based on the early life of Ray Davies and the rise to fame
of his band The Kinks, has extended its booking period to 24 October 2015.
The
production opened at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre on 28 October 2014,
following previews from 4 October 2014.
Sunny
Afternoon features music and lyrics by Ray Davies, Book by Joe Penhall and an
original story by Ray Davies. It is directed by Edward Hall and produced in the
West End by Sonia Friedman with Greg Ripley-Duggan for Hampstead Theatre
Productions.
The cast
of Sunny Afternoon includes John Dagleish (Ray Davies), George Maguire (Dave
Davies), Ned Derrington (Pete Quaife) and Adam Sopp (Mick Avory), with Carly
Anderson, Philip Bird, Ben Caplan, Lillie Flynn, Emily Goodenough, Vince Leigh,
Amy Ross, Dominic Tighe and Tam Williams.
The
creative team behind Sunny Afternoon features musical direction by Elliott
Ware, scenic design by Miriam Buether, choreography by Adam Cooper, lighting by
Rick Fisher and sound design by Matt McKenzie.
Featuring
some of The Kinks’ best-loved songs, including 'You Really Got Me', 'Waterloo
Sunset' and 'Lola', Sunny Afternoon marks the 50th Anniversary year of the
band’s debut release. The musical is set against the back-drop of a Britain
caught mid-swing between the conservative 50s and riotous 60s, and explores the
euphoric highs and agonising lows of one of Britain’s most iconic bands and the
irresistible music that influenced generations.
The
official cast recording album, produced by Ray Davies at his Konk studios, is
released on BMG Chrysalis and features 29 tracks performed entirely by members
of the company.
- by Dom
O'Hanlon
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