''Eugenius!'' is an original musical featuring book, music and lyrics by

Ben Adams Benjamin “Ben” Edward Stephen Adams (born 22 November 1981) is a British singer and songwriter from Ascot, England, best known as a member of the British-Norwegian boy band A1. Early life Born in Ascot, Adams attended Westminster Under ...

and Chris Wilkins. The show is a comedy book musical.

Productions

London Palladium

After two years of extensive workshops with the writers and original creatives, the musical had its world premiere as a concert performance at the

London Palladium The London Palladium () is a Grade II* West End theatre located on Argyll Street, London, in the famous area of Soho. The theatre holds 2,286 seats. Of the roster of stars who have played there, many have televised performances. Between 1955 a ...

on 29 June 2016, produced by Kevin Wood, George Wood &

Warwick Davis Warwick Ashley Davis (born 3 February 1970) is an English actor. He played the title character in ''Willow'' (1988) and the ''Leprechaun'' film series (1993–2003), several characters in the ''Star Wars'' film series (1983–2019), most nota ...

(who also starred as Evil Lord Hector). The concert also featured

Marcus Brigstocke Marcus Alexander Brigstocke (born 8 May 1973) is a British comedian, actor and satirist. He has worked in stand-up comedy, television, radio and musical theatre. He has appeared on many BBC television and radio shows. Early life Brigstocke is ...

as the narrator. The concert was choreographed by Aaron Renfree and co-directed by Ian Talbot and

Michael Jibson Michael Jibson (born 16 December 1980) is an English actor, director, writer and voice over artist. Jibson started his career in the theatre. He has been nominated for an Olivier Award twice, once when he was only 22 in 2003, for his work on ...

Runs at The Other Palace

A fully staged production received its premiere at

The Other Palace The Other Palace is a theatre in London's Off West End which opened on 18 September 2012 as the St. James Theatre. It features a 312-seat main theatre and a 120-seat studio theatre. It was built on the site of the former Westminster Theatre, w ...

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from 22 January to 3 March 2018, returning for a second run from 1 September to 7 October 2018, before being extended until 21 October 2018, starring Rob Houchen in the leading role of Eugene. The production was choreographed by Aaron Renfree directed by Ian Talbot, with

serving as a creative consultant. The show gained a cult following from an audience of fans of all ages who were hooked on the catchy tunes and funny script.

Turbine Theatre

The show will be produced in the

Turbine Theatre The Turbine Theatre is a commercial theatre on the banks of the River Thames at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which opened in 2019. The theatre was established as part of the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. The inaug ...

, Battersea in Spring 2023 directed by Hannah Chissick.

Cancelled West End engagement

Following the run at

, a transfer was planned for a limited 10-week season at the Ambassadors Theatre in

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from 27 October 2018 to 7 January 2019, however it was later announced that this would not be happening.

Cast and characters

References

External links

* {{authority control 2016 musicals Original musicals British musicals West End musicals