Identical, a brand new musical based on the novel ‘The Parent Trap’ by Erich Kästner, is heading to The Lowry, Salford, next month.
The book inspired the hugely successful Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998, which have become much-loved classics for families around the world – and now the story has been turned into a stage musical directed by theatre legend Trevor Nunn.
Destined for the West End, Identical premieres at the Nottingham Playhouse later this month before playing at The Lowry from Friday 19th August to Saturday 3rd September.
Identical, directed by Olivier and Tony award-winning Trevor Nunn (Les Miserables, Starlight Express, Cats and Sunset Boulevard), tells the story of Lottie and Lisa, twin girls separated at birth, reunited by chance at a summer camp 10 years later. In an attempt to get to know their other parent, they decide to swap identities.
Three sets of identical twins, will share the central roles of Lottie and Lisa. Kyla and Nicole Fox, aged 12, from County Armagh, Northern Ireland, Emme and Eden Patrick, 12 from Waltham Abbey and Sienna and Savannah Robinson, 12 from Bromley, were cast following a five-year casting search and multiple auditions across the UK.
Joining them on stage will be Emily Tierney (Glinda in Wicked, Molly in Ghost), James Darch (Brad in The Rocky Horror Show, Sky in Mamma Mia!), Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson (Fastrada, Pippin), Louise Gold (Yente in Fiddler on the Roof, Mazeppa in Gypsy), Michael Smith-Stewart (The Lion King, Rent).
The ensemble features Rico Bakker (Hairspray), David Bardsley (Billy Elliot), Hannah Cauchi (Top Hat), Paige Fenlon (Pretty Woman), Rosie Glossop (Kinky Boots), Dominic Adam Griffin (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella), Jordan Isaac (Mary Poppins), Rutendo Mushonga (The Lion King), Ellie Nunn (Honk!).
Playing the other children are Winter Jarrett Glasspool, Daisy Jeffcoate, Isabelle Larrey, Saffia Layla, Parrine Long, Helena Middleton, Kirsten Muzvuru and Poppy Pawson.
The show also introduces two new canine stars, Cairn Terrier Ness, and West Highland Terrier Louby, who will share the role of Pepi.
Identical
Tuesday 19 August to Saturday 3 September
Tues to Sat 7.30pm, matinees Sat & Sun 2pm
Accessible Performances: Audio Described Sat 27 Aug 2pm. BSL Sun 28 Aug 2pm, Touch Tour Sat 27 Aug 2pm
https://thelowry.com/whats-on/
