Liverpool’s Applet Music Productions are delighted to announce that Heart and Soul, a brand new musical set in the city, will make its premiere at the Epstein Theatre next March. Heart and Soul follows the rollercoaster journey of a young woman’s quest for success in the cut-throat music industry, whilst juggling love life and family drama.
This inspirational production is packed with original songs, spanning the genres from motown to rock, dance, ballads and even jazz, entirely written, orchestrated and played by the show’s producers, Liverpool duo Maria Cavanagh and Indra Nathaniel of Applet Music Productions
A talented local cast is confirmed for Heart and Soul –Tricia McTeague (vocalist for Ronan Keating and I.T.V.’s The X Factor) will take on the lead role of ‘Cathy’ whilst actress and Radio City presenter Claire Simonsen plays Cathy’s Mother. Cathy’s spirited best friend and backing vocalist Nicky is played by Charlie Griffiths whilst her two potential love interests, childhood sweetheart Michael Carlucci and Memphis Record Producer Red Carson are played by Liverpool’s own Jay Podmore and Emmerdale’s Kivan Dene respectively. The show is being directed by well known local director Sylvie Gatrill.
Featuring 15 original songs including the unforgettable and touching ballads, If I Only Had, Someone and Love Everlasting to the show stopping numbers Get Ready, You Can Do Anything and Boy From Memphis. Heart and Soul will leave audiences emotionally drained and excited! Destined for stardom, caught within the traumas of a love triangle that threatens to destroy her dream, can Cathy find love and achieve success? Find out in March at the Epstein Theatre.
Heart and Soul Runs at The Epstein Theatre from Wednesday 13th March till Saturday 16th March 2013. Times of performances are 2.30pm and 7.30 on the Wednesday, Thursday and the Saturday, on the Friday at 5pm and 8.30pm. Tickets are available on line at www.epsteintheatre.co.uk or by telephone 0844 8884411.
Ian D. Hall