Spring Awakening

Spring Awakening at Novello Theatre

A straight shot of eroticism steamed open last night under the innocuous name of 'Spring Awakening,' and Broadway, with its often puerile sophistication and its sterile romanticism, may never be the same.

Charles Isherwood, New York Times

Why see Spring Awakening?

“Here it is at last, the answer to one’s prayers - a new musical bursting with ambition and achievement. Spring Awakening bowled me over in New York in 2006. Seeing it again I am more convinced than ever that this is A LANDMARK SHOW."
Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph

‘Listen to what’s in the heart of a child….’

In a world where grown-ups hold all the cards, three school friends experience the exhilarating, turbulent journey into adulthood...

Spring Awakening is a vibrant and poignant story about a brilliant young student, Melchior, his troubled friend Moritz, and Wendla, a beautiful teenage girl - all on a voyage of personal discovery and sexual awakening.

Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's alt-rock musical jumps from Broadway to London after a successful run at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith.

Based on Franz Wedekind's play of the same name, Spring Awakening boldly depicts how a dozen young people make their way through the thrilling, complicated, confusing and mysterious time of their sexual awakening.

Key Information

Audience

Due to the themes and some strong language, Spring Awakening is recommended for audiences aged 14+. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Novello Theatre.

Run Time

2 hours 20 minutes with one 20 min intermission.

Dates

Finished 30 May 2009

Cast

Aneurin Barnard as Melchior
Charlotte Wakefield as Wendla
Iwan Rheon as Moritz
Natasha Barnes as Anna
Jamie Blackley as Hanschen
Hayley Gallivan as Martha
Evelyn Hoskins as Thea
Edd Judge as Otto
Harry McEntire as Ernst
Jos Slovick as Georg
Lucy Barker as Ilse

Creative

Directed by Michael Mayer
Choreography by Bill T. Jones
Set Design by Christine Jones
Costume Design by Susan Hilferty
Lighting Design by Kevin Adams
Lyrics by Stephen Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Book by Stephen Sater

Awards

WINNER OF 8 TONY AWARDS 2007!!
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL!

Drama Desk Awards 2007

BEST MUSICAL!
New York Drama Critics' Circle Award 2007

OUTSTANDING MUSICAL!
2007 Lucille Lortel Awards

Reviews

Customer reviews

10 reviews, average rating: (4.9 Stars)

Paul

THE best show, ever!

We have seen the show 8 times so far and it just keeps getting better. The cast are all amazing! There is not a bad song in the show. I hope it runs and runs! ... Read more

anonymous

Brilliant

The best show in the West End at the moment - seen it 3 times and would see it again very happily. I can't understand how it can be closing. Please can we get a London cast recording before they all disappear to different acting jobs. ... Read more

Howard

Theatre at its best

Spring Awakening represents all that is best about live theatre. It is brilliantly scripted, funny, sad and thought-provoking. The young, largely previously-undiscovered cast bring an energetic, absorbed and enthusiastic dimension to this dynamic rock musical. I saw this show both at Hammersmith and at the Novello and was completely spellbound by the experience on both occasions. Congratulations to everyone involved, both on and off the stage. ... Read more
All your reviews

NEWS, TICKETS, THEATRE & MORE

"Broadway and show news straight to your inbox!"
Read how we protect your data .

SHARE THE LOVE