''Teddy'' is a

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and Theatre Bench

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with music by Dougal Irvine and

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by Tristan Bernays, set in the

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in 1956.

Synopsis

The story follows two teenagers, Teddy and Josie, on a Saturday night in Elephant and Castle. They are both rebellious followers of the post-war

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sub-culture. Teddy and Josie get to know each other sharing their love for Rock and Roll.

Music

Original songs written for the show and a handful of original 1950s songs are performed by the on stage band Johnny Valentine and the Broken Hearts.

Productions

Watermill Theatre The Watermill Theatre is a repertory theatre in Bagnor, Berkshire. It opened in 1967 in Bagnor Mill, a converted watermill on the River Lambourn. As a producing house, the theatre has produced works that have subsequently moved on to the We ...

and UK Tour, 2018 *

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, 2015

Awards

In 2016, ''Teddy'' won Best New Musical and Best Lighting Designer at the Off West End Awards.

References

External links

*{{official, https://www.tristanbernays.com/teddy 2015 musicals British musicals Musicals set in England