Close Up - The Twiggy Musical
Ben Elton writes and directs this world premiere biographic musical!
Close Up - The Twiggy Musical
Ben Elton writes and directs this world premiere musical
Close Up - The Twiggy Musical
Ben Elton writes and directs this world premiere biographic musical!
Why see Close Up - The Twiggy Musical?
World premiere
The Menier Chocolate Factory invites us to step back in time to the swinging '60s as they host the world premiere of this new biographical musical about the one and only Twiggy! Written and directed by Ben Elton and soundtracked by a slew of era-appropriate hits, discover the story of the iconic model, from her early days in working-class Neasdon to an international pop-culture phenomenon, who became as synonymous with the decade as The Beatles.
We admit the word icon gets bandied about a lot these days but in the case of Lesley Lawson, A.K.A Twiggy, it's completely correct! During the heyday of the '60s and '70s, her visage came to embody the era, soulfully staring out across the years, empowering women and girls, and is to this day a highly sought-after model, author, broadcaster, and activist.
Cast
Elena Skye as Twiggy
Lauren Azania AJ King-Yombo as Kay
Matt Corner as Justin de Villeneuve
Darren Day as Michael Witney
Beth Devine as Sally
Aoife Dunne as Cindy
Hannah-Jane Fox as Nell Hornby
Steven Serlin as Norman Hornby
With
Emma-Katie Adcock, Liam Buckland, Harriet Bunton, Leanne Garretty, Luke Johnson, David McIntosh, Danny Nattrass, Sydney Spencer and Karen Walker
Reviews
Customer reviews
24 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)
Diane
Fabulous!
As another reviewer said ignore the professional reviewers, they simply just didn't get the ordinary ‘girl next door’ character that was and still is Twiggy, and more a reflection of their own lack of vision or imagination. Instead be guided by the reviews that count - the packed-out audience! We loved it, no eye rolling - and gave a standing ovation. Many of us reconnected with our younger selves and could totally relate. Highly recommend. ... Read more
David
Deserves another run
Watched the final night of the run, what fun, loved the songs, and thought Darren Day really did sing Nillson’s without you so well.
In a larger venue it will require a bigger cast and improved dancing but we, and I think nearly everyone in the theatre had a really good night, and that’s what theatre should be. ... Read more
Lizzie Jones
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
I can honestly say this is one of the best performances I have seen in many a year. I could relate to the whole thing, loved the choice of music, the humour, being able to spot the orchestra occasionally through the glass. What an emotional roller coaster of a life lovely Twiggy has had and still remains one of our grounded lovely icons. Thank you for sharing yourself so openly and to Ben Elton for sprinkling the performance with subtle humour. I'm so sad it is ending - I have so many friends and family I want to share it with - please bring it back to a theatre somewhere else very soon - gutted I cannot get tickets to see it again before it ends.
Theatre was a real treat to attend and the singing of "Twiggy" just spine chilling. Loved, Loved, loved. Thanks to everyone involved in the production and performance. ... Read more
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