Betwixt! is a musical comedy conceived and written by Ian McFarlane. It also played a concert version in the West End at the Ambassadors Theatre.
Production history
2008 London Fringe
The show premiered in The King's Head Theatre London on 6 May 2008 and finished its first run on 22 June 2008. The production was directed by Kate Golledge, choreographed by Lucie Pankhurst with musical direction by Robert Emery. The cast included Abi Finley as Miranda.
2008 Concert
On 14 October 2008, Betwixt! played at the Ambassadors Theatre, produced by Christopher D. Clegg. The cast included Tim Howar as Bailey, Rosemary Ashe as Langwidere, Sarah Lark as April McScoup, Sheridan Smith as Princess Ariella and Stefan Booth as Haydn Prince/Prince Haydn. The cast also included the London Gay Men's Chorus as "The Taravatanians" and an ensemble provided by Arts Ed drama school.
2011 West End
Producer Christopher D. Clegg brought the musical back to London in 2011 with a production in the smaller Off West End space at Trafalgar Studios. The show featured several new songs, with direction by Ian McFarlane. The production opened on 26 July and ran until 10 September.
Cast
The Princess/the Nymph Queen/the Enchantress - Ellen Greene
Prince Haydn/Haydn Prince/the Great Garbo - Peter Duncan
Bailey - Benedict Salter
Cooper - Steven Webb
Miranda - Ashleigh Gray
External links
Official Betwixt! The Musical website
Time Out London's review of Betwixt
Interview with Benedict Salter
The Times Top Five Theatre
Musical numbers
From the 2011 West End Production
Act I
Opening
How Do You Know 'Til You Try Me (Which You Haven't and You Should)? The Embassy's Predicament Eyes of a Child Fabulous Man Just One Kiss
Act II
Miranda's Aria
Strange Sort of Love Song
How Do You Know 'Til You Try Me (Which You Haven't and You Should)? (Reprise) Eyes of a Child (Reprise) Fabulous Plan Prince Haydn's Vision/Strange Sort of Love Song (Reprise) Paparazzi Rag Between Finale