New musical Starter For Ten is now open at Bristol Old Vic

New musical Starter For Ten is now open at Bristol Old Vic

Posted on: 01 Mar 2024

Already wowing Bristol theatre fans, it’s time to place your ‘fingers on buzzers’ for this brand-new musical based on the novel by David Nicholls and the HBO/Playtone Film.

 

Starter For Ten runs at Bristol Old Vic until Saturday 30 March 2024.

 

Starring Mel Giedroyc of The Great British Bake Off fame, Starter For Ten features a book and lyrics co-written by Emma Hall and Charlie Parham (who also directs), with an 80s-inspired original score and lyrics from Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen. Don’t miss this rare chance to catch a sensational new musical on its ascendance!

 

BUY TICKETS HERE

 

 

Starter For Ten follows eighteen-year-old Brian Jackson, whose proudest achievement to date is his A-level results. His idol is Kate Bush and his lifelong dream is to compete on the legendary television quiz show, University Challenge.

 

We meet Brian in 1984 as he’s preparing to leave his hometown Southend to begin his first year of studies at Bristol University. This classic coming-of-age story sees him soon discovering that falling in love and growing up take a lot more than general knowledge…

 

Adapted from the hilarious novel by bestselling author David Nicholls and beloved 2006 film, Starter For Ten is a bright and big-hearted new musical. With an irresistible original soundtrack that’s been inspired by the student scene of the 80s; this is a comedy about love, belonging and the vital difference between knowledge and wisdom.

 

Starter For Ten stars Adam Bregman (Sing Street, Huntington Theatre) as lovesick Essex boy, Brian; Mel Giedroyc (Company, Gielgud) as his mum Irene; Emily Lane as Brian’s unrequited crush Alice (Frozen, Theatre Royal Drury Lane); and Robert Portal (The 39 Steps, West End) as renowned quizmaster, Bamber Gascoigne.

 

 

Starter For Ten runs at Bristol Old Vic until Saturday 30 March 2024 with tickets available from £12 – grab yours, HERE.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.