February 14, 2025 - 1098 views
Miss Saigon, the popular international musical has announced that it is adding more dates to its UK and Ireland tour, including a stop in Llandudno.
The show will be coming to Venue Cymru next year from January 6th until the 10th marking its very first visit to the town. Full casting details will be announced shortly.
Commenting on the production, promoter Cameron Mackintosh said: “Over 35 years after Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon first opened to international success, I am delighted that this powerful heart-wrenching love story has remained timeless around the world.
“The story of two young people - an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl - who fall in love as their lives are torn apart by war, ultimately causing a mother to sacrifice her life for her child, has become a worldwide hit, as well as one of the most popular musicals ever in Asian countries, with separate companies regularly playing in Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Singapore.
“The recent hugely successful Sheffield Crucible production took a contemporary look at this great musical and that inspired producer Michael Harrison and I to also take a fresh look at Miss Saigon and create a modern version that can play many theatres that the original was unable to do.
“Directing this exciting new production is Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, who recently directed the acclaimed Australian Opera production of Miss Saigon and with Matthew Bourne is co-directing my hugely successful new production of Oliver! in the West End. Like the phoenix that is so central to the show’s story Miss Saigon will rise again this year - a legend reborn.”
Michael Harrison added: “It is thrilling to be collaborating with Cameron on a brand-new production of Miss Saigon. Millions of people around the world have been moved by its riveting story, messages of family and enduring love, and by Boublil and Schönberg’s majestic score. I am delighted that we can now bring this story to audiences throughout the UK in a brilliant and modern production.”
Tickets for the Llandudno shows will be available for pre-sale on February 17th and for general sale on February 21st.
