Leading Broadway and West End actors Lena Hall (playing Kenna) and Oliver Tompsett (Ramsey)will star in the new musical In Dreams, written by David West Read and directed by Luke Sheppard.
Featuring Roy Orbison’s most iconic songs, the story revolves around the former lead singer of a country rock band (Kenna) who throws a party in a family-run Mexican restaurant to reconnect with old friends, whilst keeping her motivations secret. Fiery and passionate drummer Ramsey crashes back into Kenna’s life after a long time apart.
Manuel Pacific plays restaurant owner Oscar.
Gabriela García will play Oscar’s long-time girlfriend Nicole.
Sian Reese-Williams and Noël Sullivan play Lyricist Jane and Guitarist Donovan.
Alma Cuervo plays Oscar’s grandmother Ana Sofia
Richard Trinder is widower George.
Leon Craig plays Head Chef of the restaurant Tom.
Director Luke Sheppard: “This show is a celebration of the power of people coming together, and what an incredible cast we have joining us to do just that. With extraordinary talent from both sides of the Atlantic, this company are going to lift the roof of Leeds Playhouse with music and laughter. It’s a privilege to have them join us and I can’t wait to get started.“
Leeds Playhouse CEO and Artistic Director James Brining: “What an honour to have such talented and experienced performers from the West End and Broadway here at the Playhouse for this exciting world premiere. We pride ourselves on producing exceptional musical theatre and we are building a reputation for showcasing world-class musicals here in Leeds. In Dreams will be an incredible feel-good musical that will speak to the experiences of a huge amount of people on the universal themes of love, loss and the legacy we leave behind. Roy Orbison’s music is so beloved around the world that, when it’s teamed with this amazing company, audiences are guaranteed a wonderful evening out. This production promises to be very special indeed”
UPDATE:
Leeds Playhouse have today released footage of Tony-award winning actor, Lena Hall singing Roy Orbison’s Crying ahead of the world premiere of In Dreams, which begins performances on 3 July.
Click here to watch on youtube.
Courtyard Theatre, Leeds Playhouse 3 July – 5 August.
Box office 0113 213 7700
Book online leedsplayhouse.org.uk
All photography is from rehearsals; by Pamela Raith.
