The new musical will be adapted from the final Moonmin story, Moonminvalley in November, by Tove Jansson. It will make its debut in London for a limited run in October.
Co-produced by the venue's in-house company, Nummulite and Chromolume, previous successes for them include In Clay, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and Road Show.
Running at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Moominvalley in November will take audiences through a gentle, profound, and life-affirming meditation on grief, belonging, and quiet resilience.
The musical is written and composed by Hans Jacob Hoeglund. The story follows six characters who arrive in Moominvalley to find the Moomins are absent and take shelter in their home. Each visitor is confronting their own loneliness, fears, or identity struggles, and they slowly learn to find comfort and connection with one another.
Cast and creatives for the production will be announced soon.
Moominvalley in November will play at Upstairs at the Gatehouse from 23 October to 16 November.
