Jack Shalloo will play Grayson Perry in Grayson The Musical, a new musical comedy inspired by the life of the Turner Prize and BAFTA Award-winning artist that will play at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in July.
Shalloo is joined by Rebekah Hinds as Phillippa, Sooz Kempner as Barb, Sam Lupton as Colin/Lawrence, Lemuel Knights as Alan Measles, Gloria Onitiri as Therapist, Katy Baker as Miss Green/Pottery Teacher/Nurse, Elliot Norrington as Young Grayson, Lucy Park as Ger-Woman/Journalist/Shop Assistant, Joshua Lay as Dad/Nicolas Serota and Ben Welch as Zumba Teacher/Art School Tutor/ Philippa’s Assistant.
Directed by Sean Foley, Grayson The Musical tells the incredible true story of one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists.
Follow Grayson as he struggles to make his mark on the world while never quite feeling like he fits in. From the wrong class, wearing the wrong dress and making all the wrong choices, Grayson’s journey takes him from an Essex working-class council estate to the dizzying heights of the Tate Gallery. This irreverent odyssey sees him navigate identity, creativity and self-acceptance via marital breakdowns, career disasters and some life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan.
Combining outrageous humour with emotional honesty, Grayson The Musical features music by Richard Thomas, book by Sara-Ella Ozbek and lyrics and life story by Grayson Perry himself.
Funny, irreverent and unexpectedly moving, this joyous new musical explores family, therapy, art and the courage it takes to embrace who you truly are.
The full creative team includes music supervision by Phil Bateman, designer Alice Power, video design by Akhila Krishnan, lighting by Rory Beaton, sound by Gareth Tucker for Autograph, choreography by Lizzi Gee, musical director Isaac McCullough and producers Trafalgar Entertainment, Cuelight Productions and Sustainable Entertainment.
Grayson The Musical plays Soho Theatre Walthamstow from July 16-19, 2027. Tickets here.
Top image: Grayson The Musical artwork (image supplied)