Full cast announced for Manchester Gypsy charity concert

The concert will take place at the Manchester Opera House on 25 February

For one night only, Jodie Prenger is Mama Rose in Gypsy The Musical: In Concert, at Manchester Opera House, raising funds for Hope Mill Theatre. The Hope Mill Theatre has announced the company for its one-night concert of Gypsy.

The concert is directed by Joseph Houston and choreographed by William Whelton, co-founders of Hope Mill. The evening will feature a 21-piece orchestra, the production will explore a new model for the company to mount larger-scale stagings to wider audiences.

Houston, the director of the concert, commented: “I am thrilled to share our exciting cast for our upcoming production of Gyspy. So many of the wonderful cast we have assembled have either performed in Hope Mill shows or have been supporters of the venue. It is also wonderful to be showcasing up-and-coming talent, with students from Laine Theatre Arts second year, as well as students from Stagebox. Audiences can expect all the magic and spectacle of a Hope Mill production, with full-out choreography, wonderful costumes, soaring music, comedy, drama and a whole lot of heart. This is sure to be a special evening that you won’t want to miss.”

Joining Prenger will lead the cast as Mama Rose joined by Tom Lister as Herbie, Grace Mouat as Louise, May Tether as June, Divina De Campo as Mazeppa, Harriet Thorpe as Tessie Tura, Liz Fletcher as Electra, Idriss Kargbo as Tulsa, Peter Gunn as Pop/Mr Goldstone and Angela Lonsdale as Miss Cratchitt, Halle Brady as Baby June, and Amelia Munshi as Baby Louise.

Completing the cast will be students from Laine Theatre Arts – Jacob Morrish, Josh Egan, Harvey Pearce, Nat Ingham, Cameron Boulter, Holly Henderson, Ynez Williams, Aisling Sharkey, Georgia Clements, and Eloise Knowles – alongside students from Stagebox Theatre Academy.

Charise Renouf is the co-choreographer of the show, set design by Andrew Exeter, musical director Joseph Clayton, lighting design by Aaron Dootson, projection design by Matt Powell, costume design by Lorraine Bell, sound design by Paul Smith and Manny Crooks as dialect coach.

Gypsy’s book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Gypsy is a story where dreams are big, and the spotlight is even brighter! Follow the relentless Rose as she propels her daughters June and Louise through the highs and lows of showbiz in this Broadway classic. With toe-tapping tunes, a remarkable cast, and a tale of ambition that will leave you breathless, Gypsy is a theatrical experience that steals the show. 

The production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Tams Witmark LLC.