Photo Flash: London 'Drowsy Chaperone' in Previews

The West End production of the five-time Tony Award winning The Drowsy Chaperone, opening at the Novello Theatre on June 6th, began previews on May 14th. Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, The Drowsy Chaperone has music by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar.

The cast includes Selina Chilton (Kitty), Enyonam Gbesmete (Trix), Nickolas Grace (Underling), Cameron Jack (Gangster), Bob Martin (Man in Chair), Elaine Paige (Drowsy Chaperone), John Partridge (Robert Martin), Adam Stafford (Gangster) and Summer Strallen (Janet Van De Graaff).

"To chase his blues away, a die-hard musical theatre fan drops the needle on his favourite cast album– the 1928 musical comedy The Drowsy Chaperone. From the crackle of his hi-fi, the outrageously funny musical bursts to life in his living room. What follows is the rip-roaring tale of a pampered starlet determined to give up show business to get married while her ruthless producer is intent on sabotaging the nuptials! Add to this a Latin lover, a debonair groom, an English butler, a pair of gangsters disguised as pastry chefs and a very tipsy chaperone and all manner of mix-ups and mayhem are set to ensue," state press materials.

Visit www.drowsychaperone.com for more on The Drowsy Chaperone.

Photos by Catherine Ashmore

 
Bob Martin

Summer Strallen and ensemble

Summer Strallen

Elaine Paige