Broadway Baby
StageTalk Magazine
Fingers on buzzers! After a sell-out run at Bristol Old Vic in 2024, the bright, big-hearted and “truly brilliant” (★★★★★ Broadway Baby) new musical is back, with its “joy, comedy and 80s nostalgia” (★★★★ WhatsOnStage) dialled up to eleven.
What is eighteen-year-old Brian Jackson’s proudest achievement to date? His A-level results. His idol? Kate Bush. His lifelong dream? To compete on legendary TV quiz show University Challenge®. It’s 1985 and, leaving Southend to start his first year at Bristol University, Brian soon discovers that falling in love and growing up take a lot more than general knowledge…
Adapted from the hilarious novel by bestselling author David Nicholls and the popular 2006 film, Starter for Ten® is a coming-of-age comedy musical about love, belonging and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom. Featuring an irresistible original soundtrack inspired by the riotous student scene of the ’80s, it was nominated for Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards 2024.
“Laugh-out-loud funny” (★★★★★ Lifestyle District) Mel Giedroyc reprises her roles as Brian’s mum Irene and Bamber Gascoigne’s irresistible sidekick Julia Bland.
For more information on performances
visit Bristol Old Vic or Birmingham Rep website
"Feel-good Brit hit... surely
bound for the West End"
"Joyous, silly and hilarious"
"The feel-good factor
is irresistible"
"Showstopper musical full of joy, comedy and 80s nostalgia"
"Exudes joy and comedy"
"Transformed for the stage
for audiences to adore"
Creative Team