THE EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
STARRING LUCY O’BYRNE AND MARK MORAGHAN
Little Miss Sunshine, the quirky off-Broadway hit musical will make its European Premiere in a brand new production touring the UK.
Based on the Academy Award-winning film by Michael Arndt, Little Miss Sunshine is the off-beat musical comedy created by the Tony Award-winning team of James Lapine (who collaborated with Stephen Sondheim on Into the Woods and Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Falsettos).
This new production stars Irish actress and singer Lucy O’Byrne as Sheryl, the matriarch of the eccentric Hoover family, alongside Mark Moraghan as Grandpa (the role that won Alan Arkin an Academy award).
Lucy O’Byrne shot to fame on The Voice (BBC) in 2015 and was the runner-up that year. Her theatre credits include Eva Peron in Evita (UK, Ireland & Germany Tour), Fantine in Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre – West End), Maria in The Sound of Music (UK and Ireland Tour). Mark Moraghan recently appeared as Tim Richards in Emmerdale and is perhaps best known for his roles as Adrian Mortimer in Coronation Street, Owen Davis in Holby City, Ray Wyatt in Dream Team, Greg Shadwick in Brookside and Eddie Quinn in London’s Burning.
The Hoover family has more than a few troubles, but young Olive has her heart set on winning the Little Miss Sunshine beauty contest. When an invitation to compete comes out of the blue, the Hoovers must pile into their rickety, yellow VW camper van. Can it survive the 800-mile trip from New Mexico to California – and more importantly, can they? This inventive and uplifting musical celebrates the quirks of every family, the potholes in every road, and the power of overcoming our differences.
Arcola Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen said: “In uncertain times, we all need a little bit of Sunshine. This is the story of a family coming together to celebrate their differences - and that speaks to the heart of Arcola Theatre’s ethos. Our diverse family of artists and audiences is growing every year, and we’re delighted that thousands more people outside London will get to experience Little Miss Sunshine, through our first major co-production with Selladoor Worldwide.”
Little Miss Sunshine will be on stage at Malvern Theatres from Tuesday 27th to Saturday 31st August. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk.
Little Miss Sunshine
Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st August
Evenings 7:30pm | Wednesday and Saturday matinees 2:30pm
Box office: 01684 892277
Website: https://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/little-miss-sunshine/
Age Guidance: 14+
Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
★★★★ “Get on board for a feelgood road trip” Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
★★★★ “Little ray of musical sunshine” Mark Shenton, London Theatre
★★★★ “Charming and funny musical” Sunday Express
★★★★★ “The perfect package” Spy In the Stalls
★★★★ “Hilarious numbers that have you laughing out loud” Londonist
★★★★★ “The whole thing is a joy” Spy In the Stalls
