KINRAID

A New Musical

based on Elizabeth Gaskell's 'Sylvia's Lovers' (2009)

George Wood Theatre, London

Book, Music and Lyrics by Eleanor Agius

Production Designer: Apinya Anphanlam

Lighting Designer: William Ingham

Musical Director: Katy Russell

Director: Albin Balint

Producer: Chin Kyu Kim

Cast: Chantal Amber-Rose, Kate Ankers, Elaine Gracie, Howard Grater, Richard Hale, Cassie Hubert, Richard Kent, Jenny Lawford, Alexandra Mae, Kimberley Moses, Steven Rostance, Randy Smartnick

Band: Katy Russell (Violin), Anna Matus (Cello), James Cleeve (Piano, Accordion), John Wright (Guitar, Mandolin, Percussion)

Photographs courtesy of Apinya Anphanlam

Set during the French Revolutionary Wars in a remote whaling-port on the north-east coast of England, the inhabitants of Monkshaven live in fear of the callous pressgang who snatch returning sailors before they can reach their friends and families. Sylvia Robson - the heroine of the musical - is a young girl in search of romance and loved by two very different men: the bold sailor Charley Kinraid and the cautious and conventional Philip Hepburn, who idolizes her. When Sylvia and Charley fall in love, Philip's jealousy leads to betrayal as he separates the couple forever.

The score of Kinraid is best described as theatrical folk music, influenced by modern folk artists such as Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy, Seth Lakeman and Kate Rusby.

Source: www.kinraidmusical.co.uk

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An interview about the London premiere production of Kinraid with author Eleanor Agius and Albin, presented by Nick Hutson on MusicalTalk, the UK's independent musical theatre podcast. To listen to the episode, please click on the MusicalTalk logo.