Girl From The North Country
Back in the West End from December 10th!
Girl From The North Country
beautiful, bittersweet hymn to tenacity
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Girl From The North Country
Back in the West End from December 10th!
Why see Girl From The North Country?
Back for 2019
By popular demand, Connor McPherson's stunning collaboration with Bob Dylan returns to London this year, adding some warmth to winter. 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.
Cast
Colin Bates as Gene Laine
Karie Brayben as Elizabeth Laine
Anna Jane Casey as Mrs Burke
David Ganly as Mr Burke
Steffan Harii as Elias Burke
Rachel John as Mrs Neilson
Sidney Kean as Mr Perry
Finbar Lynch as Reverend Marlowe
Donald Sage Mackay as Nick Laine
Gloria Obianyo as Marianne
Ferdy Roberts as Dr Walker
Gemma Sutton as Katherine Draper
Shaq Taylor as Joe Scott
Daniel Bailey, Nicholle Cherrie, Simon Gordon, David Haydn, Wendy Somerville, Alan Vicary
Creative
Written by Connor 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
Customer reviews
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
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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