Wyoming 1963: A wild landscape where people live in extreme rural poverty in tight, insular and conservative communities. When Ennis and Jack take jobs on the isolated Brokeback Mountain, all their certainties of life change forever as they flounder in unexpected emotional waters of increasing depth. Dan Gillespie Sells’ beautiful Country and Western songs weave heartbreakingly through this intense tale of an irresistible and hidden love spanning twenty years and its tragic consequences.
The show is 90 minutes straight through and is absolutely spellbinding. The theatre is shaped so that you really are part of the action. The show is emotional, physical and brilliantly delivered. This is a play with original music by Dan Gillespie Sells, performed by the extraordinary singer, Eddi Reader, joined by her onstage Country and Western band: Sean Green (piano/MD), Meelie Traill (upright bass), Greg Miller (chromatic harmonica), BJ Cole (pedal steel guitar).
The Cast
Emily Fairn makes her stage debut as Ennis’ wife Alma, having recently received acclaim for her role in the BBC series, The Responder. Paul Hickey performs as Older Ennis and Martin Marquez as Joe/Bill/Jack’s Father. Completing the cast are Rob Alexander-Adams as Understudy Older Ennis/Understudy Joe/Bill/Jack’s Father, Tom Mahy as Understudy Jack/Ennis and Sophie Reid as Lureen/Waitress and Understudy Alma/Balladeer/Jack’s Mother.
Production Team
A new play with music, Ashley Robinson makes his playwriting debut with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells and it’s all directed by Jonathan Butterell. They reunite with Producer Nica Burns, the team behind the hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Brokeback Mountain is the first world premiere play to be originated at sohoplace and the fourth production to open at the new venue, following Marvellous, As You Like It and Medea. Brokeback Mountain is produced by Nica Burns with Adam Blanshay Productions, Lambert Jackson Productions, and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment. Tickets are on sale now.
Completing the creative team alongside the previously announced Tom Pye (Set and Costume Design), David Finn (Lighting Design), Christopher Shutt (Sound Design) are Shaheen Baig (Casting Director), Tommy Ross-Williams (Intimacy Director), Kevin McCurdy (Fight Director), Phil Wilding (Production Manager), Zeb Lalljee (Costume Supervisor), Sam Cox (Wigs Maker/Supervisor), Lily Mollgaard (Props Supervisor), and Mary Irwin and Ben Furey (Vocal/Dialect Coach).
A pre show dinner at stars
As part of this impressive site, an independent new stars Restaurant and Bar has opened on the ground level of the theatre, with direct access to Charing Cross Road. stars Restaurant will be open throughout the day with pre and post-show sittings, showcasing a menu focusing on great produce. Highlights of the menu include a gorgeous smoked salmon, a beef tartare with a red pepper savoury ice cream and an unmissable Earl Grey infused cheesecake.
Brokeback Mountain will be running for a limited season until 12 August 2023.
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