Meet The Cast of Becoming Nancy!

We’re pleased to announce the initial casting for the UK Premiere of our new musical Becoming Nancy!

Directed and Choregraphed by two-time Tony winner Jerry Mitchell, legendary director of blockbuster musicals such as Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots, The Devil Wears Prada, Hairspray, Pretty Woman: The Musical and many more – This powerful new musical about first love, friendship, finding your voice (and a little bit of punk), adapted from Terry Ronald‘s best selling novel of the same name, will run from Wed 2 Oct to Sat 2 Nov, here at The Rep.

Director Jerry Mitchell said:

Becoming Nancy requires a lot of young fresh talent, and I’m so excited to introduce these incredible young performers to British audiences alongside some spectacular West End stars. This beautiful story about finding your true self and the spotlight each of us deserves is going to be a joy to share with audiences of all ages.”

Meet the cast!

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A promotional image of Joseph Peacock, portraying David Starr in Becoming Nancy, wearing a denim jacket adorned with various pins and patches, including a lighting bolt, a pair of sunglasses, and a patch saying 'miracle'. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Joseph Vella, portraying Maxie Boswell in Becoming Nancy. He is posing confidently tossing a football between his hands. He is wearing a blue tank top and a red and white striped jacket. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Paige Peddie, portraying Frances Bassey in Becoming Nancy, she has a joyful expression, wearing a denim vest and striped shirt, posing with one arm raised in a triumphant gesture — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Rebecca Trehearn, portraying Kath Starr in Becoming Nancy. She is posing confidently in a purple and beige patterned waistcoat and rust-coloured skirt, with decorative floral embroidery. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Genevieve Nicole, portraying Aunt Val in Becoming Nancy, wearing a colourful blouse and a fringed vest, standing confidently with one hand on the hip. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Mathew Craig, portraying Eddie Starr in Becoming Nancy, wearing a brown and tan jacket, a patterned shirt, and a striped tie, posing like a disappointed father with his hands on his hips. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of Stephen Ashfield, portraying Hamish McClarnon in Becoming Nancy. He is wearing a brown suit and has a playful expression, holding a copy of the play 'Oliver!' in one hand and gesturing dramatically with the other. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

A promotional image of three actors from Becoming Nancy with cheerful poses. Joseph Peacock (David Starr) is in the centre wearing a red feather boa, standing beside him is Genevieve Nicole (Aunt Val) and Rebecca Teheran (Kath Starr). There are doodle-like figures at the bottom: a messy scribble, a smiley face, and a simple black line. — Photo by Alexis Chabala

Our cast includes: Joseph Peacock as David Starr; Joseph Vella as Maxie Boswell; Paige Peddie as Frances Bassey; Genevieve Nicole as Aunt Val and Mathew Craig as Eddie Starr with Olivier Award-winners Rebecca Trehearn as Kath Starr and Stephen Ashfield as Hamish McClarnon.

Also joining the cast is Daisy Greenwood who will star as Abigail Henson. Further cast members to be announced soon!

With a book by Elliot Davis, music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe, additional music and lyrics by Terry Ronald, Elliot Davis and George Stiles, directed and choregraphed by Jerry Mitchell, this ambitious and exhilarating new musical is full of feel-good nostalgia that weaves a story of family and first loves, with the courage it takes to find your own spotlight.

Meet The Cast of Becoming Nancy!

Meet the cast!

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