The Musical takes Salford back to the Sixties to follow the inspirational true story of an ordinary man, with an extraordinary talent, who became an international superstar.
Tom. A Story of Tom Jones. The Musical, produced by Theatr na nÓg, had its world premiere at Wales Millennium Centre, in Tom Jones’ home country, in March this year. This new musical takes audiences back in time to the dance halls, working men’s clubs and recording studios of the ‘60s where the legend of Tom Jones was born; a Valleys boy with a heart-stopping voice who dreamed of making the big time, no matter what it took.

This inspirational story of self-belief and determination is performed live on stage by a phenomenal cast of actors and musicians, featuring hits of the era including ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’, ‘Spanish Harlem’ and ‘Lucille’, we track Tom’s climb to stardom. Ending with some the hits that made him one of the most charismatic stars of the day: ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Delilah’, ‘Green, Green Grass of Home’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’ and more. 

Kit Orton will play the role of ‘Tom Jones’. His previous theatre credits include ‘Bill Sikes’ in Oliver! at the Watermill Theatre; Dickens Abridged at the Arts Theatre and ‘Sir Lancelot’ in Spamalot at the Harold Pinter Theatre and on tour. 

Elin Phillips’ plays Tom’s wife ‘Linda’. Elin’s theatre credits include All My Sons; The Herbal Bed; As You Like It and Animal Farm for Clwyd Theatr Cymru and Yerma for West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Kit and Elin are joined on stage by Nicola Reynolds as ‘Vi’; Phylip Harries as ‘Jack Lister’; Richard Corgan as ‘Gordon Mills’, Deborah Thomas as ‘Jo Mills’; John McClarnon as ‘Vernon Hopkins’; Daniel Lloyd as ‘Mickey Gee’; Kieran Bailer as ‘Chris Slade’; Tom Connor as ‘Dave Cooper’ and Nicola Bryan as ‘Freda’ and ‘Val’. Also joining the company is Tim Bonser who will perform the role of ‘Tom Jones’ at certain performances. 

Tom. A Story of Tom Jones The Musical is written by Mike James and directed by Geinor Styles, with Musical Arrangements by Ben Goddard, Set Design by Sean Crowley and Sound Design by Mike Beer.

The development of this production has been supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government, RCT, NPT Theatres and Wales Millennium Centre.

 

Listings Information

Tom. A Story of Tom Jones. The Musical

Wed 25 – Sat 28 May 2016

Times: 7:30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Tickets: £24 – £34

Post Show Talk Wed 25 May

Age: 15+ Contains strong language

Lyric Theatre

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