Cher Show for Edinburgh

The Cher Show for Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre

A new production of The Cher Show, a jukebox musical telling the story of Cher’s rise to fame through 35 of her hits, is touring to the Glasgow King’s and Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre in October 2022.

The tour takes off from the Leicester Curve in April 2022, flying in to the Glasgow King’s 27 Sept-1 Oct and dropping by at His Majesty’s Aberdeen October 4 – 8 before arriving at the Festival Theatre Tue 11 – Sat 15 October 2022.

All eyes on The Cher Show.

Arlene Phillips will direct this European premiere of the show, which made its Broadway debut in 2018. Champion dancer and two-time Strictly Come Dancing winner Oti Mabuse will be choreographing and Six designer Gabriella Slade will be on costume duties.

The book, by Rick Elice, follows Cher from a young child with big dreams – the shy daughter of an Armenian American truck driver – to the dizzying heights of global stardom. It depicts three stages of her life, using three different actresses to portray her as “Babe,” “Lady,” and “Star.”

Along the way it introduces the influential people in her life; from her mother to her long-time collaborator Sonny Bono and then to fashion designer and costumier Bob Mackie. It shows how she battled the men who underestimated her, fought the conventions and, above all, was a trailblazer for independence.

inspirational legends

“I love stories about strong inspirational legends like Cher,” says Arlene Phillips, who says has been a fan since she first heard I Got You Babe in the mid-sixties.

“I am proud to be joined in the creative team by two women who have already made a huge impact in their careers: Oti Mabuse as choreographer of the many different genres in the show and Gabriella Slade for the iconic costume designs

“This exciting show will be a non-stop journey of Cher’s rollercoaster life, bringing to the audience Cher’s iconic songs, glorious dance numbers, unique costumes and her epic drama.”

Oti Mabuse, Arlene Phillips & Gabriella Slade. Pic: Oliver Rosser

“I cannot WAIT for audiences to see what we’re doing with The Cher Show,” adds Oti Mabuse. “Cher’s music covers so many styles, genres and rhythms, which makes it so exciting to choreograph.

“Every song in the show is a hit and we are going full out with exciting routines and movement. It’s going to be a party! Cher has been such an inspiration to so many people and this musical is going to be a celebration of everything people love about her.”

Gabriella Slade is a hugely in-demand designer. She was the force behind the Spice Girls’ reinvented look for their Spice World 2019 tour and, among a swathe of credits, is designing the costumes for the tour of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

“Cher is quite literally a style icon,” said Slade. “Her fashion moments pushed the boundaries of the time and continue to do so. I’m so excited to be taking huge influence and inspiration from these looks as I embark on creating the costume design for this new production of The Cher Show.”

Casting for the production will be announced at a later date.

Scottish Listings

The Cher Show
Glasgow King’s, 297 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JN
Tue 27 Sept – Sat 1 Oct 2022
Evenings: 7.30pm; Matinees Weds/Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Tickets and details: Book here.

His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GL
Tue 4 – Sat 8 Oct 2022.
Tickets on sale soon: Book here.

Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT.
Tue 11 – Sat 15 Oct 2022
Evenings 7.30pm; Matinees Thurs, Sat: 2.30pm.
Tickets and details: Book here.

ENDS

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