Teddy (the musical) | |
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Music | Dougal Irvine |
Book | Tristan Bernays |
Productions | 2015 Southwark Playhouse, 2018 UK Tour |
Teddy is a Snapdragon Productions and Theatre Bench musical with music by Dougal Irvine and book by Tristan Bernays, set in the Elephant and Castle in London in 1956.[1]
The story follows two teenagers, Teddy and Josie, on a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle. They are both rebellious followers of the post-war Teddy Boy sub-culture. Teddy and Josie get to know each other sharing their love for Rock and Roll.[2]
Original songs written for the show and a handful of original 1950s songs are performed by the on stage band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts.[3]
In 2016, Teddy won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards.[6]