Twiggy The Musical Explained

Twiggy The Musical is a jukebox musical with a book by Ben Elton, based on the life of British model Twiggy.

Production history

World premiere: Off-West End (2023)

The musical originally titled as Close-Up: The Twiggy Musical had its world premiere Off West End at the Menier Chocolate Factory, beginning previews on 18 September 2023, running until 18 November. It was written and directed by Ben Elton, choreographed by Jacob Fearey, set designed by Tim Bird and costume designed by Jonathan Lipman, with a cast featuring Elena Skye as Twiggy.^{[1] [2]}

UK tour (2025)

It was announced that the musical will begin a national tour (under the new name of Twiggy The Musical) at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from 4 September 2025. It is produced by the Everyman Theatre in association with the Menier Chocolate Factory.^[3]

References

1. Web site: Riley . Kate . 2023-08-13 . Complete cast revealed for 'Close Up - The Twiggy Musical' . 2024-10-02 . London Theatre . en.
2. Web site: 2023-04-21 . Menier Chocolate Factory reveals new season: The Third Man, Close Up – The Twiggy Musical, Pacific Overtures West End Theatre . 2024-10-02 . www.westendtheatre.com . en-GB.
3. Web site: 2024-09-11 . Twiggy the Musical to open national tour in Cheltenham . 2024-10-02 . en-US.