Only The Brave: A New Musical (2020)
Only the Brave, recounts the raw courage and determination of those who fought and felt the physical and emotional pain of the Second World War. It tells the story of a group of brave soldiers embarking on a dangerous mission that holds the key to the success of the D-Day Landings. This rousing and original musical interweaves the soldier’s stories with that of their families and loved ones. Based on true events, Only The Brave evokes the camaraderie and bravery of the second world war generation.
Director: Steve Marmion
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David Thaxton as Captain John Howard |
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Caroline Sheen as Joy Howard |
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Neil McDermott as Lieutenant Denham Brotheridge |
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Emilie Fleming as Maggie Brotheridge |
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Graham MacDuff as General Gale / Major Von Luck |
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Helen Hobson as Madame Vion |
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Nikki Mae as Isabelle / Henny |
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Rebecca Craven as Jenny |
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Moyo Akandé as Nurse / Sally |
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Karl Queensborough as Tony Baines |
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Thomas Aldridge as Wally Parr |
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Max Bowden as Charlie Eckhart / Private Brandt |
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Gwydion Rhys as Davey Lawrence / Lieutenant Whatley |
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Steffan Lloyd-Evans as Jim Wallwork / Hauptman Muller |
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David Albury as Billy Gray |
| Directing | Steve Marmion | Director |
| Sound | Matthew Brind | Orchestrator |
| Writing | Rachel Wagstaff | Writer |
| Writing | Steve Marmion | Lyricist |
| Crew | Alistair David | Choreographer |