New British musical The Stationmaster releases an album of the complete show.
The thrilling new British musical THE STATIONMASTER has recorded an album of The Complete Work with top West End talent, to be released on Friday 26 July 2024, giving FREE access on all major digital platforms (including Spotify and YouTube). Everyone can now fall in love with one of the most hauntingly beautiful musical theatre scores.
THE STATIONMASTER has a book by Susannah Pearse and music and lyrics by Tim Connor, inspired by Horváth’s Judgment Day translated by Christopher Hampton. With thrilling orchestrations by Drama Desk Winner and Tony nominee Jason Carr.
The story is set in 1955 in a small, close-knit provincial community in The Lake District, and tells the dark tale of railway stationmaster, Thomas Price, and the secret kiss with Anna that causes him to miss a crucial signal. The resulting train crash kills 12 people. How far will Thomas go to cover up his fatal mistake? So, start the lies, the dangerous gossip and the guilt as all their provincial lives speed to a tragic collision…
Cast: Nigel Richards as Thomas Price - The Stationmaster, Alex Young - Anna Cartwright, Jessica Sherman as Catherine Price, Nicola Sloane as Mrs Deakin, John Coates as Martin Cartwright, Kailun Dennie as Davey, Abiona Omonua as Mrs Teasley, Rhys Jennings as Inspector / Joe / Judge / Ghost, Adam Stickler as Mr Teasley / Sargeant. The ensemble features Tomas Aleman, Katherine Douglas, Shannon Herbert, Joe Partridge, Katie Rough, Kirsten Ruth, Samuel Trotman, and Andrew Kenny.
First-listen:
Run Away (sung by Alex Young and Nigel Richards) https://youtu.be/EL3_KdMyZr8
The 6.59 (sung by Nigel Richards) https://youtu.be/-qYtzFS8hy8
Anna (sung by Nigel Richards) https://youtu.be/l-Aq15hcls4
The production team on the album includes Orchestrator Jason Carr; Conductor Chris Guard; Director Emma Kilbey; Music production, sound design, recording, mixing and mastering Joe & Nikki Davison for Auburn Jam Music.
THE STATIONMASTER - Friday 26 July 2024, available FREE on all major digital platforms