Full Cast Revealed for World Premiere of New Musical ‘Maiden Voyage’ at Southwark Playhouse.
The long awaited musical ‘Maiden Voyage’ has announced its full cast ahead of its world premiere at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant, from July 19 to August 23. A press night is set for Saturday, July 26, as this inspiring production recounts the remarkable true story of Tracy Edwards and the first all-female crew to compete in the 1989/90 Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.
Produced by Mark Cortale, Dale Franzen, Jonathan Murray, and Harvey Reese in collaboration with Shared Experience, ‘Maiden Voyage’ features a book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, with music composed by Carmel Dean.
Tara Overfield Wilkinson directs Chelsea Halfpenny (known for ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ and ‘Emmerdale’), who takes on the role of the resolute Tracy Edwards. She is joined by an impressive ensemble, including Naomi Alade (from ‘SIX’) as Jo, Laura Tyrer (from ‘Chicago’) as Pat, and Shahaf Ifhar as King Hussein. The crew of the Maiden is portrayed by Juliette Artigala (Michele/Tanja), Alex Bowen (Dawn Riley), Molly Cleere (Nancy), Sam DeFeo (Mandi, making her professional debut), Olivia Hewitt-Jones (Marie Claude), and Rowan Macpherson (Sally). Rounding out the cast are Billy Roberts and Daniel Robinson in supporting roles.
It’s 1990, and Tracy Edwards makes history by leading the first all-female sailing crew around the globe in the Whitbread Round the World Race.
But how did a 20-something high-school dropout and galley cook end up being the skipper and navigator on such a ground-breaking race?
Was it a chance meeting with King Hussein of Jordan, who encouraged her to dare to try? Was it something that she needed to prove to herself or to her mother?
Or is there something else that makes a person do the unexpected and extraordinary?
Charting a thrilling and unforgettable journey across oceans and horizons, Tracy and her crew’s epic true story comes to life in a sweeping, extraordinary new musical.
Watch Chelsea Halfpenny performing Making Waves HERE