Long-awaited Māyā: The Musical from Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels comes to London’s West End for workshop.
Following a series of prestigious accolades including the 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award, the Eric H. Weinberger Librettist Award, and the Princess Grace Award, Cheeyang Ng (Fat, Femme, Asian; The Phoenix; Eastbound) along with Eric Sorrels (The Phoenix) will bring their groundbreaking musical Māyā: The Musical to London’s West End for an invite-only industry workshop.
Set in 1930s British India, Māyā: The Musical tells the poignant and powerful story of Maya Mehta, an aspiring poet who dreams of making her mark on the world amidst the turmoil of the Indian independence movement. With a storyline that combines the grandeur of epic revolutions like Les Misérables and the complex friendships of Wicked, the new musical is set to become the next global phenomenon. Directed by the two-time Olivier Award nominee Milli Bhatia, this is a timely and crucial addition to London’s theatrical landscape.
The story follows Maya as her ambitions lead her into the heart of the Indian Independence Movement, where she encounters Mahatma Gandhi's iconic Salt March. Maya’s journey of self discovery presents a powerful narrative of choice, as she confronts her privilege versus her desire to contribute to a movement for freedom. The historical fiction explores the decision to defy the Empire and take a stand for India's sovereignty, even at great personal cost. The new musical gives voice to the untold stories of those who shaped history within the British Empire.
Sharvari Deshpande leads the cast as Maya. She is joined by Irfan Damani as Lawrence, Raj Ghatak as Rohit, as well as Sonya Venugopal as Harini. Shobna Gulati will play Gayatri, and Hassun Sharif will be Darwesh.
Bringing together a unique blend of Indian classical music with Western pop, Māyā: The Musical creates a contemporary score unlike anything audiences have experienced before. With both rousing anthems and tender confessions, Māyā showcases a fusion of Broadway melodies and Carnatic Indian ragas that will leave the audience humming long after the performance.
Listings
Māyā: The Musical - Friday 21st February, 2pm
5th Floor Studio, @sohoplace, 4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Road, London W1D 3BG
Further Information: Maya: The Musical