Full cast announced for critically acclaimed new musical ‘Starter For Ten’
The full casting has been revealed for new musical Starter for Ten which comes to The Rep in Birmingham this autumn.
The show opens at Bristol Old Vic in September before heading to The Rep from Wednesday 22 October to Saturday 1 November 2025.
Alongside the previously announced actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc (The Crown Jewels, Garrick Theatre) who will play the role of Brian’s mum, Irene Jackson, and Bamber Gascoigne’s irresistible sidekick Julia Bland, Adam Bregman (Chariots of Fire, Sheffield Crucible) will play Brian, Miracle Chance (Heathers, The Other Palace) plays the role of Lucy, and Will Jennings (Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre) plays Patrick.
They are joined by new cast members including Stephen Ashfield (The Book of Mormon, The Prince of Wales Theatre) as Bamber Gascoigne and Brian's dad, Dave Jackson, Asha Parker-Wallace (Burlesque, Savoy Theatre) as Rebecca, Rachel John (Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre) as Dr Bowman and Christian Maynard (Midnight Cowboy, Southwark Playhouse) as Spencer. Imogen Craig will make her professional debut as Alice.
The cast is completed by Michelle Bishop, Luke Johnson, Kwamé Kandekore and Laura Dawn Pyatt.
The new musical has a book and lyrics co-written by Emma Hall and Charlie Parham, Artistic Directors of Antic Productions, with an 80s-inspired original score and lyrics by queer, pop-punk composers Hatty Carman and Tom Rasmussen.
The production is directed by Charlie Parham.
Adapted from the novel by bestselling author David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film, Starter for Ten is a coming-of-age comedy musical about love, belonging and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom.
Featuring an original soundtrack inspired by the riotous student scene of the 1980s, it was nominated for Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards 2024.
To book, visit the Birmingham Rep website or call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 (Monday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Saturdays 12pm to 6pm, or 4pm if there is no evening performance scheduled).
