The concert will take place at the Lyric Theatre on the 9th November.
RepresentAsian will return to the West End for one night only concert later this year, with initial casting being announced.
Celebrating some of the best Asian Musical Theatre performers in the country as well as introducing new talent to the West End stage.
The concert will feature performances from Hamilton and Prince of Egypt star Christine Allado, Hiba Elchikhe of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and Titanique, with Zheng Xi Yong, best known for Your Lie in April, and the recent revival of American Psycho, and Mia Kobayashi, who starred in Your Lie in April, 42nd Street and A Chorus Line. The evening will be hosted by Eastenders icon and star of Now That’s What I Call A Musical Nina Wadia.
RepresentAsian has been created by Ben Armstrong and Aixa Amarante Naranjo, who said: “Following an incredible debut in the West End last year, we are thrilled that
Nimax have asked us back to the Lyric Theatre for our next instalment of “RepresentAsian”. This upcoming concert marks our eighth iteration of the show, and you can guarantee we will be showcasing more outstanding talent from the Asian diaspora, featuring West End leading players, and emerging talent. Never has the need for inclusive, diverse story-telling been more prevalent. So, get your tickets, and we’ll see you in November!.”
The creative team includes Ben Armstrong (Founder and Casting Director), Amy Hsu as Musical Director, Arranger and Orchestrator, with designs by Tom Mann for Ghostlight Productions, Alex Kais for House of Kais is Head of Brands and Partnerships, with further casting and creative team members to be confirmed.