The five main artists in forthcoming West End show The Drifters Girl, starring Beverley Knight, could soon be royalties royalty.
It’s usually the composer, playwright, director and design team who get to share the spoils of a smash hit show, not the actors but this time a special deal has been struck that should see them in the money, too.
To do this they are being credited (and compensated) as co-creators, for their input during the development of the musical, which is about pioneering black music manager Faye Treadwell, who took over control of the legendary, golden-age soul quartet following the death of her husband George Treadwell the legal owner of the name The Drifters in 1967.
The best theatre shows to book tickets for in 2021, in London and the UK
Excited about post-lockdown life? Good news: numerous tickets are available, from Andrew Lloyd Webber s Cinderella to a Bob Marley musical
Theatre highlights to come include Ian McKellen s Hamlet
The show will go on! Theatres finally reopened on May 17 with socially distanced audiences, as England moved into Step 3 of the lockdown roadmap. It is hoped that venues can return to full audiences from June 21 (Step 4).
Many shows, including new and returning West End productions, are already selling tickets. Check out our picks below and get booking.
Best theatre shows for 2021
The best theatre shows to book tickets for in 2021, in London and the UK
Following the roadmap announcement, numerous productions are now on sale – from Andrew Lloyd Webber s Cinderella to a new Bob Marley musical
2 April 2021 • 11:30am
Andrew Lloyd Webber s new Cinderella, opening in July, stars Carrie Hope Fletcher (centre) and has a book by Emerald Fennell (right)
Credit: Milltown Partners/PA
The show will go on… soon! According to the roadmap out of lockdown, theatres can reopen with socially distanced audiences from around May 17 (or Step 3), and with full audiences from June 21 (Step 4). Many shows, including new and returning West End productions, are already announcing their runs, and you can start booking now.