Final Performance of SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical at The Two Brewers Backroom Stage
Dates: (14/11/2024 - 23/11/2024 )
The Two Brewers Backroom Stage |
SHOOTING STAR MUSICAL, LLC.
114 Clapham High St
London, SW4 7UJ
Phone: +19177719514
Tickets: £ 15 - 30
!! ONLY ONE MORE SHOW TO GO !!
SHOOTING STAR – A Revealing New Musical: The Immersive Musical Experience Making Its UK Debut, bringing back RuPaul's Drag Race Super Star DIVINA DE CAMPO to London! De Campo joins London Night Life Legend JONNY WOO and a stellar cast of London performers!
The highly anticipated immersive musical Shooting Star: A Revealing New Musical is making its UK Debut after a successful Off-Broadway run this November at The Two Brewers, London, with only one more performance to go Novemer 23 at 6 pm.
SHOOTING STAR – A Revealing New Musical, which has been described as both heartwarming and groundbreaking, is the semi-autobiographical tale of international adult film star Hans Berlin, who himself stars in the show, invites audiences to explore the world of the gay adult entertainment industry through the story of Taylor, a young actor who rises to fame as adult film star Taylor “TNT” Trent. The show, which premiered in LA, provides an intimate and sincere look at the lives and humanity of those in this often misunderstood industry.
The Backroom of The Two Brewers will be transformed into the vibrant world of the Black Rooster, a fictional Los Angeles dive bar where the show takes place. With themed drinks, dancers, and a nightclub atmosphere, the immersive experience begins before the show even starts. The immersive nature of the show places the audience in the middle of the action, offering a truly unique and memorable theatrical experience!
- “A uniquely witty celebration of gay p*rn and queer culture, with a sincere and moving core.” – West End Best Friend
- “A traditional American musical: a heartwarming tale of misfits.” – Los Angeles Times
- “Top 5 Best Immersive Theater” – Time Out New York
- “This musical brings sex work to the forefront of romance.” – New York Theatre Guide
Don’t miss your LAST chance to experience this Ovation Award-nominated show, where you won’t just watch the story unfold—you’ll become a part of its world!
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Cast and Creative team for Final Performance of SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical at The Two Brewers Backroom Stage
Cast
Divina de Campo
mr. Sue
Divina de Campo is a seasoned British drag queen, and singer crowned runner-up on the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. In addition to her Drag Race fame, Divina has made waves with a UK Top 40 single as part of the girl group The Frock Destroyers. Known for her high soprano and four-octave range, she has also been featured on ITV’s The Voice and the BBC’s All Together Now.
Since Drag Race, Divina has started in musicals, pantos and plays up and down the country, including Chicago, SpongeBob The Musical and won best performer in a musical at the National Theatre Awards for her performance in Hedwig and The Angry Inch.
Jonny Woo
James Grant
Jonny Woo has been making solo and group shows since 2000, including A Night Of A Thousand Jay Astons, International Woman of Mister E, The Wild Side / Transformer (as Lou Reed) and Stark Dallas Naked, all at Soho Theatre.
He hosted the notorious Gay Bingo between 2004 - 2014. He wrote and starred in All Star Brexit Cabaret with Richard Thomas (Ed Fringe, Soho Theatre, London Coliseum).
Most recently, he played Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra at his venue, The Divine. He is writing a play Silvertown, about gay life in 1960's Docklands and is presenting his newest solo show, Suburbia in 2025, followed by The Un-Royal Variety with Soho Theatre Walthamstow.
He works in clubs and cabaret in London and internationally and champions emerging queer artists through his venue The Divine.
Conor O'Cuinn
Taylor Trent
Conor O’Cuinn (he/him) is an actor, writer, director, and theatre-maker born and based in London. He trained at LAMDA and studied at The University of Edinburgh. Recent credits include: Looking for fun? (King’s Head Theatre/Edinburgh Fringe), Battle Over Britain (Tin Hat Productions/Amazon Prime), Dead Cat Strategy (RTS Scotland Award), Company (Edinburgh Fringe).
Directing credits include: Mother Clap’s Molly House, Albion (Bedlam Theatre); as Associate Director: Ascension (Edinburgh Fringe).
Alex White
Jesse Apollo / Vocal Captain
Alex (he/him) is an actor-musician and singer-songwriter trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and could most recently be seen performing in The Choir of Man and Navarre at the Camden Fringe. In addition to performing in musicals, Alex has also been a production musician, songwriter, MD, composer, and voice actor. Alex is very excited to be part of the original UK cast of this fantastic new musical. Other credits include: Robin Hood in Marian and Robin Hood (Barn Theatre), Jesus in Godspell (Ye Olde Rose and Crown), and Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing (Tour).
Mimi Chanel
Tiger Black / Associate Choreographer, Costume Stylist, Dance Captain
Mimi Chanel (they/them) is an actor, dancer, singer/songwriter, and model.
Internationally acclaimed, one of the UK's top Queer performers, they are recognised for their distinctive stage presence and star quality.
A previous titleholder of 'Mx Drag Great Britain', and a prolific drag performer. Debuting as the opening act for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' stars Alyssa Edwards & Shangela on their international tour in 2017.
Mimi's 1st single 'I'm Beat' was released in 2018, and 'Conniption', their 1st studio album will be released in 2025.
Jack Gittins
JR Andrews / Barbara Please
Jack Gittins (he/they) is a recent graduate of Rose Bruford College's BA Acting course. They have a recent credit in an upcoming Channel 4 short film called Person of Interest due to be released in late 2024. They also work part time as a drag artist in various prestigious venues and events across London’s queer scene. This is Jack’s theatre debut and they are very excited to share this story with audiences!
Johnny McDowell
Butch O’Neal
Johnny (he/him) is very excited to be making his London debut as Butch O’Neal in this dynamic production of Shooting Star.
He is a seasoned performer who has appeared on stage, TV, and film in Tokyo, New York, and London.
His most recent stage credits include Chess: The Musical, The Secret Garden, John Brooke in Little Women and the Waiter in Confusions.
He hopes to get the audience fired-up as they enjoy this talented cast telling this titillating story.
Creative Team
Florian Klein
Book and Concept (Also Martin Lords)
Florian (he/him) was born in southern Germany, where the hills are alive with the sound of music. In the mid-90s, he started working in the entertainment industry as an actor, singer, dancer, public speaker, and TV host.
Florian came to New York in 2002 to further his acting education. After finishing a four-year program at New York’s renowned HB Studio, he moved to Hollywood in 2006 to become a movie star. In 2012, he became a star in a different universe – a decision he never regretted because it sparked the idea to write SHOOTING STAR.
Becoming an award-winning adult film performer, Hans Berlin also gave Florian a voice to educate about Safer-Sex options and break HIV Stigma #UequalsU (Something that is very close to Florian’s heart, as he contracted the virus in 2001, long before he started working in the industry). Florian currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. SHOOTING STAR is his first musical.
Thomas Zaufke
Composer and Orchestrations
Thomas (he/him) is one of today’s most successful German composers and has been writing music for stage, film, and television. His work can be heard in theatres all across Europe, including Berlin’s most contemporary opera house, the Neuköllner Oper (Babytalk, Letterland, Grimm and many more). Thomas also writes songs and chansons for European artists and German TV galas, like Die Goldene Kamera, Germany’s Oscars. Thomas Zaufke resides in Berlin, Germany.
KOPFKINO (REEL ME) was the first German musical movie to win the NYC Independent Film Festival "Best Musical" award.
Erik Ransom
Lyricist
Erik Ransom (he/him) is an award-winning, internationally-produced writer, composer and performer. His magnum opus, GRINDR The Opera, won London’s 2019 Off West End Award for Best New Musical and has been produced across the U.S. Other works include Coming, Shooting Star (L.A. Ovation Award nominee) and More Than All the World, a musical retelling of Marlowe’s Edward II. He wrote the text of the acclaimed musical audio saga The World to Come, which is available on all major podcasting platforms, and he starred in and wrote songs for the feature film Happy Yummy Chicken featuring Taryn Manning. He also served as lead comedy writer for The Celebrity Roast of Michael Musto, presented by Rosie O’Donnell and hosted by Bruce Vilanch.
In addition to his writing, Erik is also a prolific voice actor who voices the role of Vox Reaper in the upcoming Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves video game.
Scott Le Crass
Director
Scott (he/him) is a queer working-class director from Birmingham.
Credits include- Rose (West End), Elmer (No 1 UK/International tour), Jab (Finborough Theatre), Toxic (HOME, Manchester), Buff (Plymouth Theatre Royal/Edinburgh Fringe), The Mad Gay King (King’s Head Theatre), Country Music (Omnibus Theatre), Sid (Arts Theatre/UK tour).
Joshua Hubbard
Choreographer
Choreographer/Dance artist, director and producer (he/she/they).
Credits - Elton John, Charli XCX, Raising Murphy, Olly Alexander, Brooke Candy, Drag Becomes Her - Jinx Monsoon and Peaches Christ.
Aaron Clingham
Musical Director
Aaron (he/him) has received twelve Off-West End Award Nominations, a Standing Ovation Award Nomination and a Broadway World Award Nomination for his work as a Musical Director.
Favourite credits as Musical Director include: Into the Woods (The Cockpit); Marry Me a Little and The Story Of My Life (Stage Door Theatre); Betty Blue Eyes (Union Theatre); Romance Romance, [title of show] and Grindr The Opera (Above The Stag Theatre); Metropolis, The Kissing Dance, Wonderful Town and A Little Night Music (Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre); Faking Bad and Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre); Sleeping Beauty (Charing Cross Theatre); My Land’s Shore (Theatr Soar); It’s a Bird...It’s A Plane...It’s Superman (Leicester Square Theatre); The Ripper’s Five (Theatro Technis); Naked Boys Singing (King’s Head Theatre and Garden Theatre); Sondheim by Sondheim (Roundhouse); Next Thing You Know (Garden Theatre); Dorian the Musical (Southwark Playhouse and The Other Palace); Soho Boy, (Drayton Arms Theatre) and Cinderella (White Rock Theatre).
Credits as Orchestrator: include: Romance Romance, Grindr The Opera, Metropolis, Into The Woods, A LittleNight Music, 110 In The Shade, and My Land’s Shore.
Cabaret credits include: Mountains – A Musical Journey (St. James Studio and Jermyn Street Theatre); Don’t Ask the Lady! and Dorothy and Friends (Crazy Coqs); The Stephen Sondheim Society Presents (Phoenix Artists Club); and Tim McArthur and Friends (Hippodrome Casino).
Recording credits include: Grindr The Opera and The Pleasure Garden (Jay Records).
Brendan Matthews
Associate Director
Brendan (he/him) is an award-winning actor, theatre director and choreographer based in London. He trained at the Royal Academy of Music, Bird College of Dance and Theatre Performance and the BRIT School of Performing Arts. His recent performance credits include Dromio in The Boys from Syracuse (Upstairs at the Gatehouse); Bernard Woolley in Yes, Prime Minister; David in Party Piece; Cosme McMoon in Glorious (Sidmouth Rep Theatre) and Guy in Guy the Musical (UK Tour) to name a few. He recently returned from doing a US Tour with Gregorian, with whom he made his Broadway Debut. Some of his directing credits include the Off-West End Award-winning Godspell (Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre); My Land’s Shore (Theatr Soar, Wales); The Kissing Dance; Babes in Arms; Face the Music (All Star Productions); The Hired Man; Around the World in Eighty Days (The Union Theatre) and Gangbang (The Vaults). His associate/ assistant director credits include Singin’ in the Rain (West End); Now we Are Sixty (The King’s Head Theatre) and The Grand Duke (Finborough Theatre). Instagram: @brenmatthew
Ryan Lenney
Associate Producer
Ryan (they/them) is a writer, reviewer and producer based in London. Born in East Anglia, Ryan grew up in theatre, having performed as a child and then moved to teaching performing arts until 2024. Upon moving to London, Ryan has been writing for Curtain Call Reviews and worked alongside Off West End. They are excited to be making their producing debut with SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical.
Jordan Robinson
Producer
Jordan Robinson is thrilled to join the Shooting Star team as a first-time producer. By day, he’s the founder and CEO of FTNSS, an app that makes it easy for anyone to buy a short-term gym membership anywhere in the world. But his passion for storytelling and the arts has always been a driving force in his life.
Jordan attended the University of Michigan, where he majored in film and developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling. He got his start in music marketing with Warner Music Group, working with artists to bring their creative visions to life. Now, he’s excited to channel that same energy into the world of theater. A natural collaborator with a love for thinking outside the box, Jordan couldn’t be more excited to help SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical take flight.
Uday Bhardwaj
Producer
Philanthropist and producer Uday is passionate about bringing diversity and emerging talent to the arts, especially with a focus on LGBTQ+ issues. He was also a producer for SHOOTING STAR - A Revealing New Musical on both its LA and NYC productions.
Marc Andrews
Producer
Writer, journalist and photographer Marc has authored five books including “Madonna: Song By Song” and “Kylie: Song By Song” (Fonthill Media). He is also currently a Contributing Editor for Australia’s biggest selling LGBTQ+ publication “DNA”.
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