Adam is a fun-loving ‘influencer’ having the time of his life. But when he is struck down with a terminal condition, he faces losing everything, including the love of his life, Darryl. Adam and Darryl vow that this will not be the end. Instead they seek a completely new beginning and explore new ways to live. Adam will become a human cyborg!
Supersonic Man combines jazz hands with high drama to tell a tale inspired by the true-life story of Peter Scott-Morgan, as depicted in the acclaimed 2020 C4 documentary, Peter – The Human Cyborg.
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Supersonic Man – The Cast
The cast of Supersonic Man includes: Dylan Aiello (Kissing a Fool), James Lowrie (Bat Out Of Hell The Musical), Jude St James (The Sound of Music), Dominic Sullivan (Young Sherlock) and Mali Wen Davies (professional debut).
Supersonic Man – The Writer & Director
Chris Burgess is an accomplished writer known for his numerous stage shows. Notable works include: Dishonorable Ladies, starring Honor Blackman, which has featured in the West End and on a UK tour. The Last Fattybottypuss in the World, performed at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Tales My Lover Told Me, presented at the King’s Head Theatre. Lunch With Marlene, starring Kate O’Mara, which had a run at the New End Theatre and toured the UK. A musical adaptation of Sophie Kinsella’s novel Sleeping Arrangements, shown at the Landor Theatre.
In addition to these productions, he has written several revue shows, including:
- Jewish Legends
- The Great Jewish-American Songbook
- The MGM Story
- That’s Jewish Entertainment
- A Night at the Oscars
- Elton John: It’s a Little Bit Funny
- Jewish Hollywood (performed at Upstairs at the Gatehouse)
Burgess has also penned Sophie Tucker’s One Night Stand (Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh) and Skin Deep and Bette Midler and Me (Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh).
His television and radio writing credits include episodes of London Bridge (ITV) and Doctors (BBC), as well as a five-part BBC Radio drama titled The Invincible Violet, featuring Sylvia Syms.
Supersonic Man – The Musical Director
Aaron Clingham has received 11 nominations for the Off-West End Awards as a Musical Director and was nominated for a Broadway World Award for his work on The Apple Tree at the Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre. His favorite credits as a Musical Director include:
- Into the Woods (The Cockpit)
- Betty Blue Eyes (Union Theatre)
- Marry Me a Little (Stage Door Theatre)
- Romance Romance, [title of show], and Grindr The Opera (Above The Stag Theatre)
- Metropolis, The Kissing Dance, Wonderful Town, and A Little Night Music (Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre)
- Faking Bad and Closer To Heaven (Turbine Theatre)
- Sleeping Beauty (Charing Cross Theatre)
- My Land’s Shore (Theatr Soar)
- It’s a Bird… It’s A Plane… It’s Superman (Leicester Square Theatre)
- The Ripper’s Five (Theatro Technis)
- Naked Boys Singing (King’s Head Theatre / Garden Theatre)
- Sondheim by Sondheim (Roundhouse)
- Next Thing You Know (Garden Theatre)
- Dorian the Musical (Southwark Playhouse / The Other Palace)
- Soho Boy (Drayton Arms Theatre)
- Cinderella (White Rock Theatre)
Aaron’s extensive experience and contributions to musical theatre make him a notable figure in the industry.
Supersonic Man – The Creative Team
Arrangements Steven Edis, Choreographer Philip Joel, Designer David Shields, Lighting Richard Lambert, Production Assistant Angie Lawrence, Graphic Design Steve Caplin, Production Photography Peter Davies.
Produced by LAMBCO Productions.
Use discount code SMQX3 and get £3 OFF General Admission (not concession) tickets for all performance dates.
Supersonic Man runs from 9 April to 3 May at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD, United Kingdom.
How To Get To Borough Venue: The nearest stations are Elephant & Castle and Borough.
