Sweet Charity (Associated Studios Graduate Showcase 2026)
Sweet Charity follows the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine - a hopelessly romantic, eternally optimistic dance hall hostess navigating the chaotic streets of New York City. Working at the notorious Fandango ballroom alongside her fiercely loyal friends, Charity refuses to give up on her dream of finding true love, no matter the cost.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1960s New York, Sweet Charity bursts with energy, humour, and heart. First premiering on Broadway in 1966, this timeless classic features a score by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon, capturing the joy and heartbreak of life in the big city like no other show.
Packed with iconic songs and dance numbers, including Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, and There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This, Sweet Charity is an uplifting celebration of resilience, friendship, and the enduring power of hope.
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of this Broadway classic, this exciting production is performed by the graduating students of Associated Studios - a leading British drama school committed to the training and professional development of Musical Theatre performers.
Join us at Riverside Studios from 3rd - 6th June 2026. Performance times are as follows:
- Wednesday: 7pm
- Thursday: 7pm
- Friday: 2:30pm & 7pm
- Saturday: 1:30pm & 6pm
Cast:
Rose Noskwith - Charity Hope Valentine, Connor McKnight-Hill - Oscar Lindquist, Niamh Jessamy - Nickie, Lydia Kalian - Helene, Anikó Lukáč - Herman, Nadavya Darke - Ursula March, Adam Lacey - Vittorio Vidal, Esther Torrance - Daddy Brubeck, Lana Dilworth - Frenchy, Zaina Outhwaite - Rosie, Jamie Hedge - AssistanttoBrubeck, Zoë Harper - Elaine, Millie Rose - Betsy, Margarida Bartilotti - Carmen, Freya Meikle - Suzanne, Izzy Blandamer - Featured Dancer, Amélie Marchand - Dance Captain, Amber Van Dam - Featured Dancer, Lucy Kendall - Featured Ensemble, Honor Sorrell - Featured Dancer, Desirée Skylark - Featured Ensemble, Saho Takano - Featured Dancer, Amy Horner - Featured Dancer
Creative Team:
Director: Ché Walker, Choreographer: Kirsty Ingram, Musical Director: Dean Austin, Set Designer: Emily Bestow, Costume Designer: Alice McNicholas, Lighting Designer: Tyler Forward, Sound Designer: Findlay Claydon
Production Team:
Producer: Leontine Hass, Office Manager: Daisie Cockayne, General Manager: Danielle Tarento, Production Manager: James Anderton, Stage Manager: Heather Smith, Assistant Stage Manager: Zoe Wildenberg, Production LX: James Smellie, Production Sound Engineer: Andrew Johnson, Sound No 1: Findlay Claydon, Sound No 2: Gareth Stevens, Vocal Coaches: Leontine Hass, Kathy Taylor-Jones, Chris Killik, Dance Captain: Amélie Marchand
Band:
MD/Keys: Dean Austin, Keys 2/Keyboard Programming: Gus Drennan, Bass: Oli Latka, Drums: David Talisman
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