Upstairs At The Gatehouse To Host THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

The very first fringe production of The Drowsy Chaperone, the hit musical comedy that won more Tony Awards on Broadway in 2006 than any other musical, is swooping into Highgate with sequin-drenched costumes, dazzling choreography and tons of laughs.

It all begins when a die-hard musical fan plays his favourite cast album, a 1928 smash hit called "The Drowsy Chaperone," and the show magically bursts to life. Audiences are instantly immersed in the glamorous tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day. The Drowsy Chaperone is a toe-tapping trip back to the golden age of musicals.

Seen in the West End in 2007, Ovation and Alex Segal are proud to bring this award-winning musical back to the stage and introduce it to the fringe.

Directed by: Racky Plews (Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Into The Woods)

Choreography by: Fabian Aloise (Fosse, Fame, Pia Dowes Live in Amsterdam)

Musical Supervisor: Michael England (Spamalot, The Producers, Jerry Springer The Opera)

Musical Director: Tim Whiting (Britain's Got Bhangra, Godspell)

Design by: Martin Thomas (Smokey Joe's Cafe)

Lighting Design: Howard Hudson (Smokey Joe's Cafe, Bent)

Sound Design: Aaron Buck (Thriller Live, Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas)

Casting to be announced shortly…