Phill Jupitus to appear in new musical in 2012
Phill Jupitus is to star in the premiere of music hall comedy Big Society!, which is to run at the newly refurbished City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds early next year.
Phill Jupitus with co-star Lisa Howard (far right) and Chumbawamba members (l-r) Phil Moody, Jude Abbott, Neil Ferguson and Boff Whalley Photo: Tim Smith
Jupitus, who is best known for his appearances on BBC quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks and who played Edna Turnblad in the West End production of Hairspray, will play George Lightfeather in Red Ladder Theatre Company’s production. The musical contains 12 new songs written by Boff Whalley of Chumbawamba, and will feature the band performing in the show.
The cast also includes Kyla Goodey, Harry Hamer, Lisa Howard and Dean Nolan.
Big Society! will run at the City Varieties from January 18, 2012, to February 4, 2012 and is directed by Rod Dixon. The refurbished venue re-opens on September 18.
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