We Will Rock You
- By:
- book by Ben Elton, who also directs
- Composer:
- Brian May
- Management:
- Phil McIntyre Entertainment/Queen Theatrical Productions/Tribeca
- Cast:
- Noel Sullivan (from Feb 20), Lauren Samuels, Brenda Edwards, Kevin Kennedy, Rachel John, Alasdair Harvey, Wayne Robinson
- Director:
- Christopher Renshaw (original)
- Design:
- Mark Fisher and Willie Williams
- Costumes:
- Tim Goodchild
- Choreography:
- Arlene Phillips
- Musical direction:
- Mike Dixon
- Run time:
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- Website:
- click here
Production information can change over the run of the show.
In the distant future where musical instruments have been banned, a team of rebels wait in hope for the chosen one who will rediscover rock 'n' roll... June 23, 2010
There remains something slightly macabre about a musical protesting about the homogenisation of music, while itself performing the same act on the Queen back catalogue. However, in general, the current cast of We Will Rock You work hard enough, and well enough, to encourage one to overlook the dichotomy... September 23, 2008
For a band characterised by their glorious follies, letting scriptwriter Ben Elton lace the staged tribute to their arsenal of songs with a message about the dangers of global musical homogenisation could prove Queen's greatest folly yet. Luckily their appeal is enough to ride roughshod over any tubthumping that Elton feels he needs to get off his chest... February 16, 2004
Shortly after its world premiere on May 14, 2002, those involved with this musical could have been excused for worrying somewhat when the most favourable critics' quotes came from reviews by Capital Radio, the Financial Times and BBC Newsnight. They're not worried now, because it is currently celebrating a year's worth of standing ovations and a box office gross of more than £20 million... January 16, 2004
Run sheet
- Dominion London
- May 1 11-October 22
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