The musical will play at the Charing Cross theatre this spring.
It has been announced that composer, lyricist and dramatist Carmel Owen’s musical will have its London premiere at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 14th March until the 9th May.
Officially opening on the 24th March, the production is directed by Christian Durham.
Paris, 1916. The painter Claude Monet struggles to complete the commission that will define his legacy: The Water Lilies — a project on which his survival depends, with food and essential supplies at stake as the First World War encroaches. Plagued by creative block, he retreats into memory, revisiting his early artist days with contemporaries Renoir and Manet, and his muse, Camille Doncieux.
The cast for the London premiere is set to be led by Jeff Shankley who will play Monet in 1916, with Dean John-Wilson appearing as the painter in his youth. They will be joined by John Addison, Brooke Bazarian, Natalie Day, Ritesh Manugula, Sam Peggs, Aaron Pryce-Lewis and Steven Serlin, with Nick Bligh, Samuel Haughton and Meg Matthews appearing as understudies.
A Mirrored Monet was first seen at Greenside’s Emerald Theatre during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023.
The creative team behind this production is set to include Michael Webborn as music director, Libby Todd as set and costume designer, Jodie Underwood as lighting designer, Andy Johnson as sound designer and Matt Powell as video designer. General management is by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment.
To book tickets visit: https://charingcrosstheatre.co.uk/theatre/a-mirrored-monet