WHAT'S ON
30th March - 2nd April 2022
THE VICTORIA THEATRE
From £18/£15 (Plus £1.75 Theatre Support Fee)
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTREDAME
A HAOS Productions Musical
A lushly scored retelling of an epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero.
From the Academy Award-winning team including two giants of musical theatre - Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken, comes a luscious retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic novel of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero.
Packed full of all the songs from the hugely popular 1996 Disney animated film, this sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic, and is sure to be another smash-hit for HAOS members and audiences alike.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.MTIShows.co.uk
Cast
Frollo - Kevin Davies
Quasimodo - Jason Jones
Esmerelda - Sonya Morris
Clopin - Ashley Wade
Phoebus - Todd Wilson
Congregants
Lorna Boole
Rachel Woffenden
Georgia Bloxham
Charley Wright
Jenny Wilson
Emily Hurst
Adele Hill
Cath Palmer
Faye Jones
Heather Kershaw
Ben Garbett
Chris Walker
Gary Wilson-Mort
Richard Armstrong
Simon Rothwell
Ethan Rodmell
Harry Illingsworth
Matt Stansfield
Andy McKerlie
Will Sadler
Ensemble (Congregation)
Anna Tiffany
Deborah Hough
Vickie Welsh
Jane Marescaux
Sara Mason
Sue Butterfield
Rachael Jones
Lauran Carr
Debra Mcparland
Stephanie Honey
Polly Bryan
Janet Saville
Linzi Niland
Dextor Tikadar
Leo Stewart-Rothwell
Onstage choir
Complete list to be finalised soon.
Creatives
Director Yvonne White
Musical Director Graham A. Robbins
Producer Ben Smith
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Peter Parnell
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney film
Originally developed by Disney Theatrical Productions
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin
Incidental Music and Vocal Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Dance Arrangements by Rob Berman
Updated 16/03/2022
We are still looking for volunteers to help us show week with a number of key roles including front of house, and backstage support, or Followspot operators. Please contact ben@haosproductions.com if you would like to offer your time to help the production.
Updated 24/12/2021
First rehearsal will be at the Wellington Rooms on January 6th at 1930. All are welcome, if you want to come along and have a sing to see if this show is for you, then pleaase join us, we still have some available positions in the choir.
If possible we'd appreciate you letting us know that you are coming so we can prepare enough music, however it is not essential. See you in January.
Updated 02/10/2021
CASTING NOW CLOSED.
However, those wishing to be involved in a manner that does not require an audition can still be a part of this show by simply registering notification of intention to participate as a member of the Congergation (standard Ensemble) or the featured onstage choir.
If you would like to find out more about what is involved and how to register the above please click here. (link disabled now)
Updated 28/08/2021
HAOS are now accepting expressions of interest from anyone who is wanting to perform as a member of the cast of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at the Victoria Theatre in Spring 2022.
Anyone aged 16+ by opening night can register interest to be part of this fantastic show. You don’t need to have had any previous experience or training; we are looking for people who are committed, enthusiastic and willing.
We intend to feature a large onstage choir, moving ensemble, a troop of cameo supporting performers and of course a principal cast, so there are literally limitless opportunities for anyone to get involved with this fantastic piece.
All expressions of interest to take part in the auditions need to be submitted before 11.30pm on Wednesday 22nd September in order to have the opportunity to audition. The form will close at this time so no late submissions will be able to be made.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 25th September.
Those wishing to be involved in a manner that does not require an audition can simply register their notification of intention to participate.
If you would like to find out more about what is involved and how to register the above please click here.
Updated 01/08/2021
We have just announced our fab production team, they are now slaving away preparing audition material, and working out all the ways you can be involved with this 'monstrous' piece of work!
The next event you will want to attend if you can is our Launch Night.
Original Post
Expressions of interest for positions within the production team will be invited mid 2021.
Dates will be advertised here and via social media when released.
Casting will take place late 2021.
Auditions will be required for any principal cast members.
Watch this space for more details mid 2021.
Performances are:
Wednesday 30 March 2022, 7:15 pm
Thursday 31 March 2022, 7:15 pm
Friday 01 April 2022, 7:15 pm
Saturday 02 April 2022, 2:15 pm
Saturday 02 April 2022, 7:15 pm
This is a ticketed event available through The Victoria Theatre.
Please use any of the "Tickets" buttons available on this page to find out more about the different price categories available in the auditorium.
The theatre has had some developing COVID 19 strategies for continuing to open their doors to the public whilst protecting patrons and staff, please visit their ticket page for more up to date info.
*Please note this screen to stage adaptation has a darker portrayal than previous Disney transfers that some audiences may feel is not suitable for young children.
Take a look at the video below of the original official Papermill Playhouse production in 2015 to get a flavour of what the musical has in store.