SONG FOR A DEAD GIRL

PERFORMED BY
ELLIOT GOOCH
with
ASHLEY GOH
Recorded in rehearsals for: "DORIAN: The Musical“
Music and Lyrics by JOE EVANS
"DORIAN", inspired by Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ had a workshop presentation at the Other Palace in November 2022
“Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic” Oscar Wilde “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
This new musical adaptation of “The Picture of Dorian Gray” gives Oscar Wilde’s classic tale a Glam, modern twist with a newly composed score that sears through the action, propelled by influences from Bowie to Brecht.
A rock star, trapped in eternal adolescence, wants to change the course of his life and discover love.
But, can you find love if you’ve sold your soul to the Devil?
Dorian, dubbed the ‘King of Black Hearts’ by his growing following, is discovered by the influential ‘Lord’ Henry, and is soon under the spell of this dangerous, charismatic music impresario. Renowned photographer, Basil Hallward, is brought in for the photo shoot for the launch of his next album, and a Pandora’s box of love, lust and corruption is opened up. Dorian, the secret child of love and death, finds himself in a confusing world where love dare not speak its name.
“DORIAN” began its life as a reading at Cafe Royal, in the very room where Oscar Wilde used to stage his own readings.
Its run at the Other Palace was cancelled just two days before opening night as the pandemic forced the first lockdown in March 2020. During the 2nd lockdown in 2021 it was recorded in a secret location in the West End and streamed, subsequently licensed to BroadwayOnDemand where it can still be viewed). It returned to the live stage in 2022 for a world premiere exclusive showcase performance, for two nights only - on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th September at 8pm, followed by a week long run from 1st to 6th November.
CAST:
Elliot Gooch - Dorian Gray
Rebecca LaChance - Victoria Wotton (14th and 15th Sept)
Chanice Alexander-Burnett - Victoria Wotton (1st to 6th Nov)
James Rockey - Basil Hallward
Ashley Goh - Sibyl Vane/Fabian
Harry Boyd - Henry Wotton
CREATIVES
Joe Evans - Composer
Linnie Reedman - Director/Writer
Aaron Clingham - Musical Director
Anthony Whiteman - Movement Director
Jack Evans - Stage Manager
Issy Van Braeckel - Design Consultant
Angie Lawrence - Production Assistant
Artwork by Alex Jackson Creative
Praise for the streamed production of Dorian 2021:
Musical Theatre Review
“… Yes! This is what we live for…”
Everything Theatre - 4 Stars
“… will have you on the edge of your seat…”
“… the show is enthralling… goosebump inducing…”
The Reviews Hub - 4 Stars
“… decadent, naughty and thoroughly amoral…”
“… the essence of Wilde’s novel comes across loud and clear…”
DORIAN: The Musical

[@JasminnieFox]

Loved seeing this performed live has such an emotional character arc for dorian