Following the success of their showstopping two-night run at The Other Palace Studio, the cast of Dorian: The Son of Love and Death are back, led by Elliot Gooch reprising his revelatory portrayal of the title role. Joining them is West End star Chanice Alexander-Burnett, fresh from her lead role as Fantine in Les Misérables. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, this gripping new musical adaptation gives the iconic, Gothic story a Glam, modern twist. A newly composed score, with influences from Bowie to Brecht, sears through the action.
When Dorian Gray becomes an overnight sensation, he discovers that all his wildest wishes have come true. But they come at a dreadful cost. He believes he has sold his soul. Trapped in his eternal youth, he wants to change the course of his life – but is it too late?
Dorian Gray will be played by Elliot Gooch (Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again; Grease, UK Tour). His tragic lovers, Sibyl/Fabian Vane will be performed by Ashley Goh, (Red Riding Hood, Theatre Royal Stratford East; A Thousand Papercuts Still Skin Deep, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama). Harry Boyd (The Play That Goes Wrong, UK Tour; Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse) will play the charismatic music producer ‘Lord’ Henry Wotton, while James Rockey (Doctor Who, BBC; Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Buxton Opera House) will play the celebrity photographer Baz Hallward, who unwittingly captures, and immortalises, Dorian’s portrait. Chanice Alexander-Burnett (Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre; Motown the Musical, Shaftesbury Theatre; The Book Of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre) portrays the dangerous and provocative villainess, Victoria Wotton.
Composer Joe Evans, comments; It’s so exciting to see this piece make it onto the London stage, with such a dream cast that brings the script, music and lyrics to vivid life. The mystery, obsession and hedonism of Wilde’s original writing is such a rich and enrapturing source. The story is over a century old, but its themes of vanity, mortality and corruption still resonate. And this show rocks! Hot on the heels of Halloween too – the timing is perfect.
Previous praise for live stream of ‘Dorian’ – summer 2021:
The music and lyrics by Joe Evans really capture a Wildean spirit. The lyrics are witty and well-observed, with Evans’ understanding of Wilde’s biography shining through… the essence of Wilde’s novel – decadent, naughty and thoroughly amoral – comes across loud and clear in Dorian.
★★★★
(The Reviews Hub)
A modern re-imagining of a classic novel filled with emotive vocals, moody sets and a drama filled finale that will have you on the edge of your seat
★★★★
(Everything Theatre)
Notes to Editors
Title DORIAN
Dates Tuesday 1st November – Sunday 6th November
Time 8:00pm (1st – 5th November)
Matinee 4:00pm (5th November)
`6:00pm (6th November)
Tickets Tickets start at £20
https://theotherpalace.co.uk/dorian-a-new-musical-3/
Website www.rubyinthedusttheatre.london
Running Time 120 minutes (including interval)
Age Restrictions 14+
Please note This production contains references to Suicide, Adult content, Scenes depicting violence/murder, Alcohol/substance abuse, Sexual references, Some strong language
Location The Other Palace Studio, 12 Palace St, London SW1E 5BJ
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Cast
Dorian Gray Elliot Gooch
Victoria Wotton Chanice Alexander-Burnett
Henry Wotton Harry Boyd
Basil Hallward James Rockey
Sibyl Vane/Fabian Ashley Goh
Creatives
Composer Joe Evans
Director/Writer Linnie Reedman
Musical Director Aaron Clingham
Movement Director Anthony Whiteman
Design Consultant Isabella Van Braeckel
Stage Manager Jack Evans
Production Assistant Angie Lawrence
All enquiries, high res images and further information:
Phoebe Carlisle, Chloé Nelkin Consulting
E: phoebe@chloenelkinconsulting.com, T: 020 3627 2960
