Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical
Image: Georgina Hopson, Brendan Maclean, Brady Peeti in Jekyll & Hyde. Photo: Phil Erbacher.
Theatre-goers beware! The phenomenal Jekyll & Hyde The Musical is coming to town! Based on the classic gothic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson this musical promises to be a thrilling theatrical experience, incorporating 18 pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse.
Australian singer song-writer Brendan Maclean portrays Jekyll & Hyde and is excited to be performing in his first musical theatre production.
“I’m so used to be performing by myself just as a musician. To have this team around me and the talent from all around the world and the exceptional cast and crew that we have here is amazing. I’m absolutely enthralled to be a part of it!”
This new production is loyal to the themes of the 1886 novella but is set in St Jude’s Military Asylum London,1947.
“The story is basically an investigation of the duality of man, the good and evil being inside of us and seeing which will triumph,” explained Maclean. “It’s simply the choices that we make in our everyday lives that lead us to evil or good. If Jekyll had unpacked his trauma, he may not have needed to turn into Hyde to get through his life.”
Featuring a wonderful cast of 14 actors and actor/musicians, Maclean is delighted to be working alongside Georgina Hopson and Brady Peeti.
“I’m deeply inspired by both of them and to have their guiding inspiration is giving me a lot of confidence!”
When asked whether audiences who frighten easily should come along to the show, Maclean paused momentarily. “With gothic musicals it’s often that the darkness is so dark that you must find the comedy! When Jekyll projects himself into Hyde his evil comes out in comedy and laughter. I believe it’s actually more of a thriller than a horror.”
Maclean warns audiences not to come along expecting to watch a plain documentary of Jekyll & Hyde.
“We have heightened it. There are wild colours, incredible sets and allowing me to have a glorious time embodying Jekyll & Hyde is such a challenge!” enthused Maclean. “We’re looking at the story in a different way. We’re not going to allow audiences to switch off. You’re going to want to pay attention to all the little details. We’re bringing you close to Jekyll & Hyde. I want you to see every pore!”
Jul 29 – Aug 27. Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point. $66-$89+bf. Tickets & Info: www.hayestheatre.com.au
