When Malia’s mother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, her life is thrown into turmoil. Yet as she navigates the next stage of her own life, Malia finds solace and strength in her writing and in her stories, Malia creates an imaginative world where a brave bird named Willow mirrors her own journey of resilience and growth.
Based on lived experiences, the uplifting and inspiring show navigates grief with some incredible songs that are bound to get stuck in your head! This isn’t just a musical, it’s a journey that will break your heart and mend it all in one night.
Joining the previously announced Tony nominated Broadway star Keala Settle as Malia’s mother Jennifer, are: Robyn Rose-Li stars as Malia, Cavin Cornwall (Paul), Sara Bartos (ensemble), Maddison Bulleyment (Willow), Edward Chitticks (Flynn), Bessy Ewa (ensemble), Max Gill (Caleb), Harry Mallaghan (ensemble), JoJo Meredith (ensemble), Zasha Rabie (swing), Kieran Usher (ensemble).
Fly More Than You Fall, with Book & Lyrics by Eric Holmes (TV’s The Good Fight, Smash), Music & Lyrics by Nat Zegree, will be directed by Christian Durham.
Multiple award-winner Eric Holmes was a writer on the critically acclaimed TV series The Good Fight for four seasons.
Nat Zegree has been playing piano since he was three years old. A native of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Nat performs one man shows and concerts across the country. Nat is also a writer/composer and recording artist. His original album Fly More Than You Fall is available on iTunes, He has written three original musicals with writing partner Eric Holmes.
Southwark Playhouse (Elephant), 1 Dante Place, 80 Newington Butts , London, SE11 4RX. Dates: 18th October- 23rd November. Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm; Thur & Sat matinees 2.30pm. Admission: £18 – £45.
Booking: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/fly-more-than-you-fall/
