''Eugenius!'' is an original

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featuring book, music and lyrics by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins.

Production history

London Palladium concert (2016)

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

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on 29 June 2016, produced by Kevin Wood, George Wood and Warwick Davis (who also starred as Evil Lord Hector). The concert also featured

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as the narrator. The concert was choreographed by

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, and Directed by Ian Talbot with Musical Direction from Nathan Jarvis.

Off-West End (2018)

A fully staged production received its premiere at The Other Palace in

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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 & Laura Baldwin as Janey. The production was choreographed by

directed by Ian Talbot, assisted by the shows writer Chris Wilkins with Michael Jibson 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. Following the run at The Other Palace, a transfer was planned for a limited 10-week season at the Ambassadors Theatre in London's West End from 27 October 2018 to 7 January 2019, however it was later announced that this would not be happening.

Turbine Theatre revival (2023)

The musical was revived at the Turbine Theatre in Battersea, London from 23 March to 28 May 2023 directed by Hannah Chissick.

Cast and characters

References

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