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Nine the Musical in Concert - rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre
Nine the Musical in Concert - rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre

Ramin Karimloo and Ruthie Henshall Celebrate Nine years of Hope Mill Theatre

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In celebration of its 9th birthday Hope Mill Theatre is staging a concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Ramin Karimloo and Ruthie Henshall.

The show, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, features the songs, ‘Be Italian’, ‘Unusual Way’, and ‘Cinema Italiano’. It tells the story of movie director Guido Contini who finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest movie endeavour.

With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.

As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands.

Nine the Musical in Concert - rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre
Nine the Musical in Concert – rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre

The story is based on the Federico Fellini film 8½. But after the musical’s Broadway success, winning two Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Original Score in 1982, the musical went on to become a big screen hit of its own. And most will remember Nine for the 2009 star-studded film version featuring Daniel Day-Lewis, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Fergie, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench.

Given that it is a show that doesn’t tour often, Hope Mill have once again set an ambitiously high bar.

“As expected, the talent that we have assembled is truly remarkable,” says Hope Mill founder and co-director of Nine, Joseph Houston. “Ramin was born to play the role of Guido, and I truly think this will be a defining performance for him. The exceptional women we have on board are also outstanding, each of them bringing so much to these complex and wonderful roles. All of this including an ensemble of 24, a top tier creative team and a 24-piece orchestra, and I believe this will be an unforgettable night of theatre.”

Nine the Musical in Concert - rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre
Nine the Musical in Concert – rehearsal images. Copyright: Hope Mill Theatre

These rehearsal photos give a peek behind the scenes of what promises to be a sensational two performances from Hope Mill at Lowry on 1 and 2 February, where the company recently staged its muscial version of A Christmas Carol. We can’t wait to hear what plans come next for birthday number 10.

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