New Musical "Rue Magique" to Open at King's Head Theatre Oct. 29

The world premiere of "RUE MAGIQUE" will take place at the King's Head Theatre in London on Wednesday 29 October for a strictly limited run, ending on 7 December. "RUE MAGIQUE" will preview from 21 October. A musical originally conceived by composer and lyricist Brett Kahr as a short musical piece which was inspired by the young people of a children's charity, the show was performed in the presence of the Prince of Wales in 1999. It has subsequently been extensively developed into a full length two-act musical by Brett Kahr in collaboration with Lisa Forrell, who has also written the book and will direct the show.

Based on true stories, "RUE MAGIQUE" explores the complex relationship between ‘Desdemona', a South London prostitute, and her thirteen year-old daughter ‘Sugar'. A moving rite of passage story, "RUE MAGIQUE" portrays a world that exists beneath the radar of police and social services, where people struggle to survive by any means possible. ... But can there be any hope, any redemption, when a mother forces her own daughter into prostitution?

Leading the cast are Melanie LaBarrie (Les Miserables, Mary Poppins, Daddy Cool) as ‘Desdemona', Terel Nugent (Mary Poppins, Hairspray) as ‘Rem' and newcomer Nadia Di Mambro as ‘Sugar'. Joining them are Gavin Ashbarry, Adam Bayjou, Julian Forsyth, Amanda Minihan, Amanda Posener and Anna Stolli.

"RUE MAGIQUE" will be directed by Lisa Forrell and choreographed by Damian Jackson, with set design by Polly Sullivan, costume design by Natasha Ward and lighting by Tim Mascall. Musical supervision and orchestration are by David White, with musical direction by Andy Massey.

"RUE MAGIQUE" will be produced at the King's Head Theatre by Sean Sweeney for Street Magic Productions Ltd and Annijaz Ltd by special arrangement with the King's Head Theatre.

Performance times for "RUE MAGIQUE" will be Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3.30pm. Tickets, priced from £17.50 (concessions) £20.00 (general seating) and £25.00 (reserved seating), are available from the box office on 0870 890 0149, online at www.seetickets.com or at the venue, the King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, Islington, London N1.