Girl from the North Country
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Evening Standard
Why see Girl from the North Country?
The Bob Dylan Musical Returns
After receiving the blessing of Bob Dylan to use his songs on stage in 2017, Connor McPherson's Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country returns to The Old Vic this year for a strictly limited run! Featuring a stellar cast of 23 actors and musicians, may you stay forever young when you book tickets for Girl from the North Country!
What's The Story?
It's 1934 and, with life on a knife edge, the community of Duluth are battling their way through the Great Depression. Amongst the dust and the hardship, agroup of wayward travellers find each other experiencing love, loss, life and everything in between, in a local guesthouse filled with music, hope and soul.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Colin Bates as Gene Laine
- Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine
- Colin Connor as Nick Laine
- David Ganly as Mr Burke
- Justina Kehinde as Marianne Laine
- Teddy Kempner as Mr Perry
- Sifiso Mazibuko as Joe Scott
- Eugene McCoy as Reverend Marlowe
- Chris McHallem as Dr Walker
- Maria Omakinwa as Mrs Neilsen
- Rebecca Thornhill as Mrs Burke
- Lydia White as Katherine Draper
Further cast
Frankie Hart, Ryan Heenan, Graham Kent, Nichola MacEvilly, David Tarkenter as ensemble
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written and Directed by Connor McPherson
- Music by Bob Dylan
- Set & Costume by Rae Smith
Reviews
Our review
Dylanesque nostalgic dynamo
A spellbinding journey into the hopes and fears of a community in Depression era Duluth, Minnesota, Conor McPherson's expertly crafted show (a play with songs, not a musical) weaves Bob Dylan's back catalogue with heartbreaking stories in a way that I fe
Kitty McCarron
Customer reviews
Sally Cross
Absolutely superb
We went to see this last night at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. As most people, I think, we went to see it as longtime followers of Bob Dylan and we did not really know what to expect. I can honestly say it’s the best play I’ve ever seen. The actors were superb. Their voices were sublime. I found myself having to tell myself to breathe at times. If you ever get a chance to see this anywhere in the country please do. You do not need to be familiar with Bob Dylan to enjoy the show. ... Read more
Andrea Cullen
Girl from the North Country
Didn't know what to expect, just wanted to see it, glad I did. It was amazing, loved it from start to finish, I was totally wrapped up in the performance. I found it sad, funny, thought provoking, the cast were incredible. I can understand that it might not be to everyone's liking, but I would say give it a go, just for singing alone, the talent of the cast incredible. Ha 3 t enjoyed a show so much for ages. Would I recommend absolutely, would I go again definitely. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for a brilliant experience. ... Read more
T J Thomas
Amazing- Catch it if YouCan.
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The Bristol Hiippodrome stall seats re spacious and comfortable and we sat mesmerised by a story, lyrics and superb acting, singing and dancing. Yes you will feel sadness and despair but the performances, choreography and stage craft will lift your mood. I came out feeling I had more knowledge of life and Bob Dylan's songs than before. Do see it if you can. It is so important to give such brilliant actors an audience to show their talents. ... Read more
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