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In The Heights. Kings Cross Theatre and Southwark Playhouse. Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes | Choreography by Drew McOnie | Musical Supervision by Tom Deering | Designed by takis | Lighting by Howard Hudson | Costumes by Gabriella Slade | Sound by Gareth Owen | Casting by Will Burton CDG
Theatre South East Spotlighting Theatre in London and the South East
On the main stage at Southwark Playhouse, In The Heights looks set to be one of the summer's big off–West End hits with its raw, loud and winning celebration of endeavour, culture and community. Set in Manhattan's Washington Heights, a poor and culturally mixed community, what Heights lacks in storyline it makes up for with heart.
- Sandra Giorgetti
- Describe Your Character in Six Words.
- What Has Been Your Favourite Moment of Being A Part of This Production So Far?
- In The Heights Explores What It Means to Be Home. Where Is Home For You?
- What Is Your Favourite Moment in The Show?
- How Will You Be Spending Your Time During The Run at Southwark Playhouse?
- Why Did You Want to Be A Part of This Show?
Bedella:Steadfast, honourable, loving, stubborn, brave, traditional. Benson:Camila is loyal, maternal, hardworking, hospitable, loving and determined. Hamilton-Barritt:Outspoken, leader, optimist, mamma, drama, family. Mackay:Ever dreaming cornerstone of the community.
Bedella: Performing the finale. It moves me to tears each time and I love that feeling. Benson:So far I’ve loved listening to the amazing singing voices and watching the incredible dancers. I [was] often holding back tears in rehearsals because the music’s just so beautiful and sung to such a high standard! The dancers in the show are phenomenal, s...
Bedella:I think we all learn eventually that home is not necessarily a location on a map as much as it is knowing who and what in life grounds you and contributes to your wholeness. Benson:Hampstead Heath is home, I’m there every day with my dog, a beautiful place. Hamilton-Barritt: North west London. Born in the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead vill...
Bedella:I love singing the finale. It moves me to tears each and every time and I love that feeling. Benson: When my character finally explodes into song in act two. She’s kept it all in up until then, so it’s a wonderful release. Hamilton-Barritt:Eve Polycarpou performing Paciencia Y Fe. I was in tears and stopped breathing the first time I heard ...
Bedella: Partying! Benson:I shall be juggling performing, running Devas Youth Club – I’m the Senior Manager there – and running 26.2 mile marathons as I’m in training for Jungle Marathon, which takes place in the Amazon in October 2014! Hamilton-Barritt:Getting as much out of the short run as it’s a dream and joy to be playing this part. I’m in lov...
Bedella: I have loved this show from the first moment I heard it. It is packed with heart and the embrace and understanding of the Latino community. But the clincher for me taking the job was knowing that Drew McOnie would be choreographing, which really meant that he’d be shaping and inspiring all of our performances and he is brilliant; and meeti...
May 16, 2014 · With its progressive, Latin and hip-hop score, searing choreography and such a committed ensemble cast, In the Heights is both aspirational and inspirational and deserves a much wider audience than six weeks at the Southwark Playhouse will allow – book your tickets now!
Dec 16, 2014 · The action follows four friends in a Hispanic community in Washington Heights, Manhattan, each struggling with financial troubles: keeping a corner shop business afloat, paying college tuition ...
May 16, 2014 · The star of In The Heights is without a doubt Drew McOnie’s incredible choreography. Taking in everything from break dance to ballet, via contemporary dance and cheeky nods to hiphop, McOnie barely lets the cast rest for a moment, and man alive is the show the better for it.
