Jodie Prenger will lead the cast of the musical Gypsy, with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. for a one-off concert performance from Hope Mill Theatre at the Opera House in Manchester on Sunday 25 February 2024.
Joining Prenger in the cast will be Tom Lister as Herbie, Grace Mouat as Louise, May Tether as June, Divina De Campo as Mazeppa, Harriet Thorpe as Tessie Tura, Liz Fletcher as Electra, Idriss Kargbo as Tulsa, Peter Gunn as Pop / Mr Goldstone, Angela Lonsdale as Miss Cratchitt, Halle Brady as Baby June and Amelia Munshi as Baby Louise. There will also be students from Laine Theatre Arts and Stagebox Theatre Academy on stage, plus a 21-piece orchestra.
It will be directed and choreographed by Hope Mill co-founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with set design by Andrew Exeter, musical direction from Joseph Clayton, lighting design by Matt Powell, costume design by Lorraine Bell and sound design by Paul Smith.
Houston said, “so many of the wonderful cast we have assembled have either performed in Hope Mill shows or have been supporters of the venue. It is also wonderful to be showcasing up and coming talent, with students from Laine Theatre Arts second year, as well as students from Stagebox.
"Audiences can expect all the magic and spectacle of a Hope Mill production, with full-out choreography, wonderful costumes, soaring music, comedy, drama and a whole lot of heart.”