New Musical A MIRRORED MONET to Open at Charing Cross Theatre

Paris, 1916: Claude Monet is struggling to complete the painting that will define his career and legacy, The Water Lillies. As the First World War approaches, his survival depends on his ability to complete the project. Plagued by a creative block, he finds himself lost in memories of the past, particularly his early days as a young artist alongside contemporaries Renoir and Manet, and his muse, Camille Doncieux.

This dramatic, emotional musical will immerse audiences into Belle Epoque Paris, brought to life by music and projections. It is written by composer, lyricist and dramatist Carmel Owen (Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln), and directed by Christian Durham (Waiting for Godot, Fly More Than You Fall). The production features music direction by Michael Webborn, set and costume designs by Libby Todd, lighting design by Jodie Underwood, sound design by Andy Johnson and video design by Matt Powell.

Award-winning actor Jeff Shankley (Starlight Express, Cats) will star as the Monet in 1916, with Dean John-Wilson (Your Lie in April: The Musical, Aladdin) playing his younger self. The rest of the cast includes John Addison (Pretty Woman, Titanic) as Leroy, Brooke Bazarian (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sondheim Unplugged) as Camille Doncieux, Natalie Day (Grease, To Wong Foo The Musical) as Blanche/Suzanne, Ritesh Manugula (My Fair Lady, Shirley) as Bazille, Sam Peggs (Oliver!, Les Misérables) as Renoir, Aaron Pryce-Lewis (Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables) as Manet, and Steven Serlin (Here We Are, Shining in Misery) as Marquis.

Shankley said, "A Mirrored Monet is a beautiful work of art, exquisitely crafted—one that invites not imitation, but surrender.”