Teddy (musical)

Musical

Teddy (the musical)

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]

## Synopsis

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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]

## Music

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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]

## Productions

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* Watermill Theatre and UK Tour, 2018[4]
* Southwark Playhouse, 2015[5]

## Awards

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In 2016, Teddy won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Teddy". Southwark Playhouse. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
2. ^ "Teddy". Time Out. 23 March 2018.
3. ^ "Teddy". Whats on Stage. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
4. ^ BWW News Desk. "Cast Announced for Award-Winning Musical TEDDY on Tour". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
5. ^ "Exclusive: Full cast announced for Teddy at the Southwark Playhouse". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 29 April 2015.
6. ^ "AND THE 2016 OFFIE WINNERS ARE..." OffWestEnd.com. Retrieved 2 January 2019.

## External links

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* Official website