As rehearsals begin for Blues in the Night, Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company. Joining the previously announced Sharon D Clarke (The Lady), Debbie Kurup (The Woman), Clive Rowe (The Man) and Gemma Sutton (The Girl) are Aston New (The Hustler) and Joseph Poulton (The Barman) to complete the company for the first major London revival in 30 years. Susie McKenna’s production opens on 24 July, with previews from 18 July, and runs until 7 September.
‘A man is a two-face, a worrisome thing
Who'll leave you to sing, the blues in the night.’
Chicago 1939. One man, three women, their lives, memories and the sweet music that gets them through the night.
The Olivier and Tony Award nominated musical is a scorching compilation of 26 hot and torchy blues numbers that frame the lives and loves of four residents of a downtown hotel. Featuring soul-filled songs by blues and jazz icons Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and many more, this will be a sizzling night to remember.
GALA PERFORMANCE
5 September 2019, 7pm
To celebrate a year to the day since the Kiln Theatre came into being, the company are hosting a Gala Performance of Blues in the Night on 5 September 2019, 7pm.
Every ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine or a specially conceived Blues in the Night cocktail upon arrival, plus a signed programme. All proceeds from the evening are in aid of Kiln Theatre.
KILN THEATRE
Conceived and Originally Directed by Sheldon Epps
Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited
18 July – 7 September 2019
Press night: 24 July at 7pm
Director: Susie McKenna; Musical Direction: Mark Dickman; Choreographer: Frank Thompson
Designer: Robert Jones; Costume Designer: Lotte Collett; Lighting Designer: Neil Austin
Sound Designer: Avgoustos Psillas
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KILN SEASON AT A GLANCE
WIFE
Until 6 July
Audio Described: 4 July
BLUES IN THE NIGHT
18 July – 7 September 2019
Press night: 24 July at 7pm
Captioned performance: 22 August
Audio Described performance: 8 August
A FRIENDLY SOCIETY (WORKING TITLE)
26 - 29 September 2019
WHEN THE CROWS VISIT
23 October – 30 November 2019
Press night: 29 October at 7pm
Captioned performance: 21 November
Audio Described performance: 14 November
SNOWFLAKE
10 December 2019 – 18 January 2020
Press night: 16 December at 7pm
For full schedule over Christmas, please see the website
Captioned performance: 9 January
Audio Described performance: 14 January
Priority Booking onsale: 24 June 10am
Public Booking onsale: 25 June 10am
