“Ted Lasso” star Nick Muhammad’s comedy “Mr. Swallow” will convey his distinctive tackle the vacation basic to London’s West Finish this winter. Written by and starring two-time Emmy nominee Muhammad, A Christmas Carol will air November 16-December 31 on @sohoplace.
The manufacturing was efficiently staged on the Soho Theater in 2022, offering a comic book interpretation of Dickens’ story. On this model, Santa Claus cancels Christmas on Christmas Eve, leading to a go to from three ghosts who should persuade him to vary his thoughts. With just a few hours left and a working reindeer, the problem of delivering every part on time ensues.
Additionally rejoining the solid of Mohammed are Kieran Hodgson (Two Doorways Down) and David Elms (Borderline), with Martha Howe-Douglas (Ghost) making her firm debut.
The inventive crew contains director Matt Peiffer, Tony and Olivier-nominated set and costume designer Frye Davis, lighting designer Richard Howell and choreographer Emily Holt. Music was offered by Oliver Birch, with Freddie Tapner as musical director and Honor Halford-MacLeod as musical director. The band will probably be made up of members of the London Musical Theater Orchestra. Produced by Owen Donovan for Berk’s Nest.
The character Mr Swallow is widespread for showing on Channel 4’s Cats Countdown and Prime Video’s Backstage with Katherine Ryan. In 2023, Mr. Swallows launched into a sold-out nationwide tour with The Finest and Worst of Mr. Swallows, enjoying within the West Finish on the Duke of York’s Theatre. He’ll be again subsequent 12 months along with his largest dwell tour to this point, Present Pony. Mohammed can also be identified for showing on the Channel 4 recreation present Taskmaster.
Mohammed mentioned: “It is a dream come true to have the ability to placed on such an all-singing, all-dancing present and I am unable to wait for everybody who sees the Soho Theater improvement to be amazed at how large and large it’s.” — Primarily — It is crazier.
@sohoplace’s Nica Burns described the present as “witty, inventive, humorous, generally frivolous, however at all times pleasurable,” including, “Nick Muhammad and his sensible comedy The crew will convey you an unforgettable night time of laughter to boost the coldest winter days.
Donovan added: “It is such an honor to be working with @sohoplace, our hilarious solid and unbelievable inventive crew on this ‘distinctive’ manufacturing and we’re excited for followers and newcomers alike to see Swallow So tailored sir – love the vacation basic.
