The Highwayman A brand new musical by Kitty Morgan

The Highwayman

3rd-8th September 2024
Presented by OVO and Norwich Theatre
Inspired by Alfred Noyes’ poem
Book, music and lyrics by Kitty Morgan
Arrangements by Adam Morris
Directed by Adam Nichols
Location The Roman Theatre
Tickets £12.50 – £29.50

The Highwayman - A New British Musical

A fierce musical ride through love, larceny and 17th century debauchery!

He’s a dashing rogue, undeniably charming and admirers fall over themselves for him. But beneath the wink and the smile lies a self-proclaimed sociopath, The Highwayman.

Prepare yourself for a full-throttle musical gallop through the grimy underbelly of 1600s England, where love is as dangerous as a back-alley brawl.

Along the way we meet a cast of richly drawn restoration rogues and romantics – from a mysterious conquistador to a rip-roaring East End landlady, and even special guest appearances by Nell Gwynn and King Charles II himself…

Join us for a tub-thumping pub sing-along where a live band reimagines tavern tunes and folk ballads in super contemporary arrangements, painting the picture of this devastating love story in and amongst the crime ridden filth.

The Highwayman is a wildly entertaining, tragically romantic story that holds a mirror to our own messy, modern world. It’s about longing for better while trying to run from the worst of our past.

Grab your tankard and come along for the ride of your life! 

Book tickets to the Roman Theatre below. 

This production can also be seen at Norwich Theatre from 14th-18th August. To book tickets for Norwich, click here.

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Content Guidance

The Highwayman is a story of hope and survival. The characters in the musical live and die in the criminal underclass of London and Suffolk in the 1600s. In their lives they have encountered abuse, neglect, violence, infanticide, domestic violence, self harm and suicide, so please be prepared for these subjects to be tackled during the show.

Cast of The Highwayman

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The venue

Address

The Roman Theatre of Verulamium
Bluehouse Hill, St Albans AL3 6AE

Additional Information

If you have any questions regarding access at The Roman Theatre, please email us before booking so that we can provide you with information and assistance.

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Book Tickets

3rd September
Tuesday 7:30pm £12.50
4th September
Wednesday 7:30pm £15.50 - £24.50
5th September
Thursday 7:30pm £15.50 - £29.50
6th September
Friday 7:30pm £15.50 - £29.50
7th September
Saturday 2:30pm £15.50 - £24.50
Saturday 7:30pm £15.50 - £29.50
8th September
Sunday 6:00pm £15.50 - £29.50

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