Been So Long
''Been So Long'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Arthur Darvill and book by Ché Walker. The musical is based on Walker's 1998 play of the same name. ''Been So Long'' premiered at the Young Vic on July 11, 2009 and then transferred to Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh on August 7, 2009 as part of the Edinburgh Festival. A live cast recording was also made of the production. Original Cast * Yvonne - Naana Agyei-Ampadu * Gil - Harry Hepple * Raymond - Arinze Kene * Simone - Cat Simmons * Barney - Omar Lye-Fook * Singers - Samantha-Antoinette Smith, Gemma Knight Jones, Jenessa Qua Film adaptation A film adaptation, directed by Tinge Krishnan, was released on Netflix on October 26, 2018. The film stars Michaela Coel as Simone and Arinzé Kene Arinzé Mokwe Kene () is a Nigerian-born British actor and playwright. Early life In 1987, Kene was born in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to London when he was four. Kene's father was a taxi driver. Kene was bullied growing up an ...
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Arthur Darvill
Thomas Arthur Darvill (born 17 June 1982) is an English actor. He is known for portraying Rory Williams, a companion of the Eleventh Doctor in the television series ''Doctor Who'' (2010–2012), as well as Rip Hunter in ''Legends of Tomorrow'' (2016–2018 & 2021) and Rev. Paul Coates in ''Broadchurch'' (2013–2017). From 2013 to 2014, he appeared in the lead role in the theatre musical '' Once'' in the West End and on Broadway. Early life Thomas Arthur Darvill was born in Birmingham on 17 June 1982. His mother, Ellie, is an actress; during his early childhood, she worked with masks, puppets, and live acting as a member of Cannon Hill Theatre at the Midlands Arts Centre, and toured the world. She is also known as the puppeteer and voice behind Why Bird from ''Playdays''. His father, Nigel, played the Hammond organ for artists including Edwin Starr, Ruby Turner, Fine Young Cannibals, and UB40. Darvill attended Bromsgrove School in Worcestershire from 1993 to 2000. Career E ...
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