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AWARD-WINNING WEST END PRODUCTION OF S C H O O L O F R O C K - T H E M U S I C A L WWW.SCHOOLOFROCKTHEMUSICAL.COM

Noel Sullivan leads the cast as Dewey Finn in Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s award-winning show – The Musical at the . The hit West End production, based on the iconic film of the same title, is currently booking to January 2020.

Sullivan performance alongside adult cast members Laura Tebbutt as Rosalie Mullins with Mark Anderson as Ned Schneebly, Rebecca LaChance as Patty Di Marco and Jake Sharp who plays Dewey Finn at certain performances. The remaining adult cast comprise Keisha Amponsa Banson, Ryan Bearpark, Rob Falconer, Kelly Hampson, Suzie McAdam, Richard Morse, Jayde Nelson, Andy Rees, Alex Tomkins, James Wolstenholme and Benjamin Yates with swings Jessica Kirton, Paul Kemble, Billy Mitchell, Catherine Morris, and Andy Prosser.

The kids cast are three teams of twelve kids, who make up Dewey’s band, and play live at every performance. They comprise Sebastian Adams-Eaton (eleven years old from Suffolk), Charlie Churchill (eleven years old from Devon), and Wilson Freeman (eleven years old from West Yorkshire) who will play Zack; Rae Clay (eleven years old from High Wycombe), Jack Manders (eleven years old from Buckinghamshire) and Dylan Mynett (ten years old from Watford) who will play Freddy; Daniel Chang (eleven years old from ), Ivor Gower (eleven years old from London) and Monty Payne (eleven years old from Wiltshire) who will play Lawrence; Charlie Gordon (eleven years old from Edgware), Seren Jacskon (ten years old from Surrey) and Evie Lawley (eleven years old from London) who will play Katie; Austyn Zach Emmanuel (ten years old from Hurstpierpoint), Tommy Featherstone (eleven years old from London) and Danny Hayward (twelve years old from Swansea) who will play Billy; Delilah Bennett-Cardy (eleven years old from Hertfordshire), Isla Curry (eleven years old from Huddersfield) and Serrana Su-Ling (nine years old from London) who will play Summer; Jennifer Andreia de Abreu King (eleven years old from Merseyside), Naima Koramoa (nine years old from Surrey) and Bea Ward (ten years old from Herefordshire) who will play Tomika; Logan Matthews (nine years old from Berkshire), Emmanuel Owusu-Boachie (eleven years old from London) and Jack Reynolds (ten years old from Middlesex) who will play James; Savannah Pages (twelve years old from Surrey), Iselle Rifat (nine years old from London) and Carma Quaye (nine years old from Kent) will play Marcy; Maxwell Apple (ten years old from London), Finn Barwell (ten years old from Kent) and Ashton Murphy (ten years old from Kent) who will play Mason; Diaana Babnicova (ten years old from London), Lily Jean Jackson (eleven years old from Essex) and Haddymai John (twelve years old from West Sussex) who will play Shonelle; Maisie Buchler (nine years old from London), Olivia Dixon (ten years old from Essex) and Ellie Pavitt (eleven years old from Essex) who will play Sophie.

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

School of Rock – The Musical features music from the movie, as well as new music written by with lyrics by and a book by . School of Rock - The Musical is directed by Laurence Connor with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter, set and costume designs by , lighting design by , sound design by Mick Potter, music supervision by John Rigby with Matt Smith as musical director.

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Noel Sullivan is best known for his part in the record-breaking pop group Hear’Say, winners of ITV’s hit show Popstars. After the band, Noel went on to carve out a successful career in theatre and television. He was recently seen in the new Russell T Davies drama for BBC1 and HBO, Years and Years. His previous TV credits include Ordinary Lies 2 and Gavin and Stacey, both for BBC1. As a West End actor, his theatre credits include Galileo in We Will Rock You at the , Danny Zuko in Grease at the as well as leading roles in Rock of Ages, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fame, Flashdance, Love Shack and many more. Noel created the role of Seamus O’Rourke in Tiger Bay the Musical which had its world premiere in Cape Town before a run at the Wales Millennium Centre. Noel regularly performs as a concert soloist and most recently starred in the Best of Rock Musicals at the Eventim Apollo as well as creating his first solo show “If you don’t Noel me by now” an evening with Noel Sullivan.

Produced by , the 2003 hit film School of Rock was directed by and starred in a career-defining performance.

School of Rock — The Musical is produced in the West End by Andrew Lloyd Webber for The and Warner Music Group & Access Industries with Madeleine Lloyd Webber as Executive Producer.

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LISTINGS INFORMATION

Theatre: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW Dates: booking to January 2020 Running time: approximately 2 hours 40 minutes including interval Box Office: 020 7087 7750 Performances: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm, Sundays at 3pm Prices: from £15.00 Student rush tickets for £10 on Wednesday evening All ticket prices include a £1.50 restoration levy. No booking fee via official box office channels Website: www.SchoolOfRockTheMusical.co.uk & Instagram: @SchoolofRockuk Facebook: facebook.com/schoolofrockmusical

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For further press information on the West End production of School of Rock – The Musical: Premier Theatre Department 020 7292 8330, [email protected] or [email protected]