Local Hero (musical)

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Local Hero
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Official poster of the 2019 Lyceum production
Music Mark Knopfler
Lyrics Mark Knopfler
Book Bill Forsyth
David Greig
Basis 1983 film Local Hero
Premiere 23 March 2019 (2019-03-23): Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Productions 2019 Edinburgh
2022 Chichester

Local Hero is a musical with music and lyrics by Mark Knopfler, and a book by Bill Forsyth and David Greig. The musical is based on the 1983 film of the same name, written by Bill Forsyth. It tells the story of an American oil company representative who is sent to the fictional village of Furness on the west coast of Scotland to purchase the town and surrounding property for his company. The musical made its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in March 2019.

Production history

The musical is based on the 1983 indie film Local Hero, written and directed by Bill Forsyth.[1] The film was produced on a budget of just £3 million[2] and won several awards including the 1984 BAFTA Award for Best Direction[3] and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay.[4]

World premiere: Edinburgh (2019)

The play received its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh in March 2019.[5] A co-production with The Old Vic,[6] the show has a book by the film's original screenwriter and director, Bill Forsyth, which has been adapted by Lyceum artistic director David Greig,[7] with direction by John Crowley,[8] movement direction by Lucy Hind,[9] set and costume design by Scott Pask,[8] lighting design by Paule Constable[8] and video by Luke Halls.[10] The musical features an original score and lyrics by Mark Knopfler,[11] with sound design by Paul Arditti,[8] musical supervision by Dave Milligan[10] and music direction by Phil Bateman.[10]

Local Hero began previews at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh on 14 March 2019,[10] with an official opening night on 23 March, booking for a limited period until 20 April.[12] Due to demand[13] the world premiere run was extended until 4 May.[14] Notable casting included Damian Humbley as Mac, Katrina Bryan as Stella, Matthew Pidgeon as Gordon, and Simon Rouse as Happer.[15]

The production was due to transfer to The Old Vic, London[16] where it was scheduled to begin previews 18 June 2020,[17] with an official opening night on 1 July,[17] booking for a limited period until 22 August.[17] As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, however, The Old Vic announced in April 2020 that the production was being postponed, with no revised dates given at that time.[18] The Old Vic have since announced that the production will not be going ahead due to the theatre's schedule. According the calls that ticket holders received to get their refunds, the Old Vic would like to have the production back in one or two years when the pandemic situation allow musicals at their stage.

Chichester revival (2022)

A new production will open at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester as part of the Festival 2022 with previews beginning 8 October, with a press night on 17 October, running until 19 November 2022. It will be directed by the Artistic Director Daniel Evans, designed by Frankie Bradshaw with lighting design by Paule Constable with Ryan Day, Projection design by Ash J Woodward, sound design by Paul Arditti, musical direction by Richard John and orchestrated and arranged by Dave Milligan. Casting is to be announced.[19]

Plot

Local Hero tells the story of an American oil company representative who is sent to the fictional village of Ferness on the west coast of Scotland[20] to purchase the town and surrounding property to build a new refinery.[21]

Musical numbers

Principal roles and Edinburgh cast

File:Local Hero Cast.jpg
Original cast of Local Hero
Character Edinburgh (2019)[23]
Ownie Scott Ainslie
Stella Katrina Bryan
Pauline/Punk Girl Caroline Deyga
Ben Julian Forsyth
Mac Damian Humbley
Reverend Murdo Emmanuel Kojo
Netta Helen Logan
Malky Matthew Malthouse
Shona Suzie McAdam
Rhona Joanne McGuinness
Iain John McLarnon
Viktor Adam Pearce
Gordon Matthew Pidgeon
Happer/Duncan Simon Rouse
Mistress Fraser Wendy Somerville

Principal roles and Chichester cast

Character Chichester (2022)
Ownie Ali Craig
Stella Lillie Flynn
Pauline/Punk Girl Julie Cullen
Ben Hilton McRae
Mac Gabriel Ebert
Reverend Murdo Rodney Earl Clarke
Netta Liz Ewing
Lachie Craig Hunter
Shona Betty Valencia
Rhona/Movement Captain Rachael Kendall Brown
Iain Murray Fraser
Viktor Joshua Manning
Gordon Paul Higgins
Happer Jay Villiers
Mistress Fraser Jackie Morrison

References

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