Girl From The North Country
An utterly gorgeous and heartrending experience at the theatre
Girl From The North Country
beautiful, bittersweet hymn to tenacity
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Girl From The North Country
An utterly gorgeous and heartrending experience at the theatre
Why see Girl From The North Country?
Limited Run!
By popular demand, Conor McPherson's stunning collaboration with Bob Dylan returns to London this summer. A tribute to his career and legacy in the most perfectly Dylan way possible, Girl From The North Country takes us on an anachronistic trip back in time to Depression-era Duluth, Minnesota, where a cast of characters from the man's mind and songs are waiting to take us on an extraordinary journey into the ordinary.
Songs from every age of Dylan are precisely woven around the story of a boarding house owner on the edge of ruin and the citizens of the town who flock to it. Some are there for the long haul, some are there fleetingly, but within each lies equal measures of tragedy, hope, and humanity.
Bereft of glossy sets and glitzy choreography, this 'play with songs' is a far cry from the usual jukebox musicals found in the West End and is all the better for it, receiving an incredible five Olivier Nominations. Fans of Dylan will enjoy the atmosphere and loving way his songs are evoked and revered.
Key Information
Audience
14+
Run Time
Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Dates
Showing until 23 Aug
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Colin Bates as Gene Laine
- Katie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine
- Colin Connor as Nick Laine
- David Ganly as Mr Burke
- Steffan Harri as Elias 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
Further cast
Ensemble: Frankie Hart, Ryan Heenan, Graham Kent, Nichola MacEvilly, David Tarkenter Band: Alan Berry, Charlie Brown, Tom Coppin, Don Richardson
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Written by Conor McPherson
- Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan
Awards
Olivier Awards, 2018 - Nominations
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical - Sheila Atim
Outstanding Acheivement in Music - Bob Dylan
Best Actor in a Musical - Ciaran Hinds
Best Actress in a Musical -Shirely Henderson
Best New Musical
2018 What's On Stage Award Nominations
Best Supporting Actress in a Play
Best Original Cast Recording
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) ...
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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
PtheR
Fantastic - catch it if you can
Will people go to see the story or to listen to the music of Bob Dylan, or indeed a bit of both? As a Dylan fan of many years I had read the reviews and thought I'd go and see it when it was in town. Some of the reviews put me off saying it was only a small percentage of Dylan but they were wrong. Listening to the great man's songs performed in this environment and intertwined within the storyline was genuinely emotional. Frances McNamee as Elizabeth was amazing and her version of Like a Rolling Stone made the hairs stand on end. If you are a Dylan fan then I recommend you go and see it. You will appreciate how the words are brought to life. You will know every song, and there are many, from the popular to those that may only be immediately recognisable by ardent fans. For those who are not Dylan fans (yet) go and see it and savour the genius of arguably the greatest lyricist of our time in a show full of great, talented, performers. ... Read more
Andrea Cullen
Girl from the North country
Didn't really know what to expect, just knew I wanted to see it. It was amazing, loved every minute, just got totally lost in the production. I can see why it might not appeal to everyone, but personally speaking one of the best things I have seen. Would like to thank the cast for a great experience. ... Read more
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