When Malia’s mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, her life is thrown into turmoil. As she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of her mother’s illness, Malia finds solace and strength in her writing. Her imaginative world, featuring a courageous bird named Willow, becomes a powerful metaphor for her own struggles and triumphs. Through the support of her friends, the guidance of her family, and her own inner resolve, Malia learns to face her fears and embrace hope, discovering that even in the darkest times, we can find the courage to soar.
Fly More Than You Fall, with Book & Lyrics by Eric Holmes (TV’s The Good Fight, Smash), Music & Lyrics by Nat Zegree, will be directed by Christian Durham.
It will get its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 18th October- 23rd November.
Press Night: Wednesday, 23rd October at 7:30pm
Cast to be announced
Creative team:
Director Christian Durham
Associate Director Georgie Rankcom
Movement Director Heather Douglas
Orchestrations & Arrangements Daniel Edmonds
General Manager James Steel Productions
Casting Director Pearson Casting CDG
Lead Producer Marc David Levine
Eric Holmes and Nat Zegree both lost a parent to cancer at an early age and the writers have poured their personal grief and pain into this emotionally charged, uplifting musical. Holmes said: “We created the show because we needed the show. Nat and I had been wanting to write about our experiences of losing our parents at a very young age. Anyone who’s lost someone knows that with grief, there’s no time limit. It’s not three months and you’re out. You’re grieving the loss of a parent or any loved one for the rest of your life.”
Fly More Than You Fall is being lead produced by Tony & Olivier Award winner Marc David Levine (Hadestown, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, On Your Feet).
Multiple award-winner Eric Holmes was a writer on the critically acclaimed TV series The Good Fight for four seasons. His musical Wild About You, with a score by Chilina Kennedy, played two sold out concerts at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane earlier this year. His new musical with Chilina Kennedy and Daniel Edmonds is releasing a concept album later this year. His musical Born Country, that he wrote with his wife Erin Holmes, received a NYC workshop in 2024. Other credits include: Smash (NBC).
Nat Zegree has been playing piano since he was three years old. A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nat performs one man shows and concerts across the country. Nat is also a writer/composer and recording artist. His original album Fly More Than You Fall is available on iTunes, He has written three original musicals with writing partner Eric Holmes. He has played Jerry Lee for over 300 performances in Million Dollar Quartet, receiving a Broadwayworld award. He played Mozart in a live music production of Amadeus and his voice has been heard as a virtual singer for the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen.
Christian Durham (Director)
Theatre credits include: Zorro - the Musical (Hope Mill/Charing Cross Theatre), Breaking The Code (Salisbury Playhouse), Cafe Society Swing (Theatre Royal Stratford East), Quaint Honour (Finborough), Spend Spend Spend and Children of Eden (Union Theatre), Pieces of String (Waterloo East), Proud (New Wimbledon Theatre Studio), Boy George’s Taboo (UK tour - Best Musical, Manchester Evening News Awards), Debbie Does Dallas (Edinburgh Fringe, nominated Best Musical Production - MTM Awards).
Book & Lyrics by Eric Holmes
Music & Lyrics by Nat Zegree
Directed by Christian Durham
Southwark Playhouse (Elephant)
1 Dante Place
80 Newington Butts
London
SE11 4RX
How To Get There:
The nearest stations are Elephant & Castle and Kennington
Box office:
https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/
Performance Dates & Times:
18th October- 23rd November
Press Night:
Wednesday 233rd October at 7:30pm
Previews:
Friday, 18th October at 7:30pm
Saturday, 19th October at 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Monday, 21st October at 7:30pm
Tuesday, 22nd October at 7:30pm
Wednesday, 23rd October at 7:30pm
Regular Performances:
25th October - 23rd November
Mondays to Fridays: 7:30pm
Thursdays & Saturdays: 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Tickets:
£18 Previews
Mon-Wed, Standard Tickets: £40/£35/£20, Off Peak
Thu - Sat, Standard Tickets: £45/£36.50/£25.50, Peak
Mon-Wed, Concessions: £32/£28 Off Peak
