30 September 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the launch of the 2023 Sedos season.
We’re delighted to announce that the new season consists of three musicals, two plays and a week of fun activities for our members and friends.
The main season runs from 21 March to 2 December 2023 and takes place at the Bridewell Theatre, where Sedos are resident. The season features two one-week plays; a one-week musical revue; two two-week musicals; plus, a members and friends week, with more details to be announced.
We were thrilled by the excitement in the room as we revealed the season and were delighted that the mix of productions caused a palpable buzz. Audition dates for the first production of the year will be announced soon and we look forward to bringing you more news on those.
Some of the shows are still looking for people to join their production teams, so do let us know if you’d like to get involved — email production@sedos.co.uk
2023 SEDOS SEASON
THE EFFECT | 21-25 March 2023
by Lucy Prebble
A clinical romance exploring questions of sanity, neurology and the limits of medicine, alongside ideas of fate, loyalty and the inevitability of physical attraction.
Director | Jonathon Harding-Cooper
SUNSHINE ON LEITH | 10-20 May 2023
by Stephen Greenhorn
featuring songs of The Proclaimers
A jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of home, the hearth, family and love featuring the songs of The Proclaimers.
Director | Sorrel Brown
Musical Director | Oscar Denihan
Choreographer | Catherine Higgins
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM | 4-8 July 2023
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and Originally Directed by James Lapine
An intimate look at the Father of the Modern Musical, featuring new arrangements of his most beloved work.
Co-Directors | Tess Robinson and Dan Saunders
Musical Director | Adrian Hau
Producer | Lizzie Levett
MEMBERS & FRIENDS WEEK | 17-23 September 2023
A week of fun activities for Sedos members and their friends. More details will be announced in due course.
THE LIGHTS O' LONDON | 26-30 September 2023
by George R. Sims
An epic Victorian melodrama.
TITANIC | 22 November-2 December 2023
Story and Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Epic and majestic, with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, Titanic captures the triumph and tragedy of the hopeful passengers on the ill-fated Ship of Dreams.
Directors | Rob Archibald and Louise Roberts
Musical Director | Issie Osborne
Choreographer | Jen Bullock
Producer | Adam Coppard
As you'll no doubt be aware, Sedos set out its Commitment to Change in 2020 and it has been a key factor in the pitch process (with all directors being asked to consider the diversity requirements of their shows), the decisions we have made on which new titles to programme (which we believe can be cast with diversity in mind), and this will continue to be the case.
We are committed to diverse casting throughout our season, this will be made explicit in our audition notices, and we will be working with all the teams to ensure that we are reflecting the society we live in, both on and offstage.
If you’d like to discuss our Commitment to Change further, please email us at equality@sedos.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sedos management committee