Last seen at The Other Palace in 2018, Sam Cassidy’s musical brilliantly updates the mythological tale of Orpheus and the underworld. Last seen at The Other Palace in 2018 for nine semi-staged performances, Sam Cassidy’s rock take on the tale of Orpheus and the underworld cleverly reworks the myth into a tale of mental illness… Read More
NEWS:Diana Vickers to Star in Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus at The Other Palace
It has been announced that Diana Vickers has joined the cast of rock musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus to play the female lead character, Eurydice as a new video is released. Diana, who became a household name as a semi-finalist on The X Factor 10 years ago, has taken over the role from Jessamy Stoddart, who… Read More
NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Rock Musical Myth: The Rise and Fall of Orpheus
The full cast has been announced for the upcoming production of Myth, playing at The Other Palace from the 10th March. Featuring music, book and lyrics by Sam Cassidy and directed by Arlene Phillips, Myth: the Rise and Fall of Orpheus is a modern retelling of the Ancient Greek tale of Orpheus and the underworld, looking… Read More
Review Round Up: 27, Cockpit Theatre
This new musical written by Sam Cassidy and Matt Wills follows the story of Orpheus, a rock star whose experiences of fame lead him down a path of self-destruction. But how has it gone down with critics? A Younger Theatre: “it is simply not interesting enough a take on modern celebrity culture (even the rock music feels… Read More
Arlene Phillips to Direct New Musical 27
The renowned choreographer and director is to direct the world premiere of new rock musical 27, which will run at the Cockpit Theatre from the 8th September until the 22nd October. This new musical to hit the London stage follows the story of Orpheus, a would-be rock star whose fame and notoriety take him on a… Read More