One of
Britain’s most iconic pop stars, Dusty Springfield, will return to the London
stage next month — in 3D. ‘Dusty’ is a new “fusion musical” which starts
previewing at the Charing Cross Theatre on May 25, with an official opening
night of June 3.
The event
celebrates Springfield’s career with the use of state-of-the-art 3D technology
and digital media, including some rare footage that was only recently
discovered. This will be presented within the theatrical format of live
performance, music and dance. Chris Cowey will direct the production, which is
produced by Michael Linnit and designed by Phil Lindley, with a script by Kim
Weild and Jack Bradley. Casting is yet to be announced.
In the
show, the audience will view the story through the eyes of one of Dusty’s
childhood friends, Nancy Jones, as well as other key characters in her life and
career. “Dusty herself is playing Dusty,’ Linnit told the Daily Mail. “Dusty
walks and talks and sings. It’s her voice, singing all the hits she’s
associated with.”
The show
will also feature a body double for Dusty, with singers and dancers able to
interact with her image. ‘Dusty’ will continues its initial run until August
22. Springfield was previously the subject of two fringe musicals that didn’t
progress beyond their first runs, ‘Forever Dusty’ in the UK and ‘Dusty — The Original
Pop Diva’ in Australia.
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