STARTER FOR TEN

29 February 2024 to 30 March 2024 BRISTOL OLD VIC

Fingers on buzzers! Here’s your Starter for Ten…

What is eighteen-year-old Brian Jackson’s proudest achievement to date? His A-level results. His idol? Kate Bush. His lifelong dream? To compete on legendary TV quiz show University Challenge. It’s 1985 and, leaving Southend to start his first year at Bristol University, Brian soon discovers that falling in love and growing up take a lot more than general knowledge…

Tickets go on general sale on Thursday 27 April for the world premiere of new musical “Starter for Ten” adapted from the hilarious novel by bestselling author David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film, starring James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden and Rebecca Hall.

Starter for Ten is a bright, big-hearted musical featuring an irresistible original soundtrack inspired by the riotous student scene of the 80s, set in Bristol against the backdrop of legendary British quiz show University Challenge. This coming-of-age comedy is all about love, belonging and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom.

The book and lyrics are co-written by Emma Hall and Charlie Parham, with a 1980s-inspired original score and lyrics by Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen. Directed by Charlie Parham. Casting for the new musical is to be announced.

Starter for Ten goes on sale to priority bookers on 19 April at 10am and general sale on 27 April at 10am 

STARTER FOR TEN:  29 FEBRUARY - 30 MARCH  2024 BRISTOL OLD VIC

Further Information:  Starter for Ten | Bristol Old Vic