Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime
Darkly funny, wildly imaginative, and surprisingly heartfelt — Ride the Cyclone is the international musical phenomenon crashing into London.
When a freak rollercoaster accident claims the lives of six teens, they find themselves trapped in limbo — and offered one last shot at life. One by one, they step into the spotlight to prove why they deserve a second chance at life.
This is a genre-defying journey through big dreams, dark secrets, and the search for what makes a life well-lived.
It’s not a game. It’s just a ride.
Ride the Cyclone The Musical broke the Southwark Playhouse’s record of most tickets sold within a 24-hour period after going on sale. Due to overwhelming demand, five additional performances have also been added.
Writers Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell said “We are beyond thrilled that a musical, which began in the basement of a Ukrainian church in Victoria, Canada, has finally found its way to London, England, this fall! The exceptional team assembled for this production is truly remarkable, and we can’t wait for UK audiences to experience Ride the Cyclone!”
Edward Wu will star as The Amazing Karnak, with Baylie Carson as Ocean, Grace Galloway as Jane Doe, Robyn Gilbertson as Constance, Damon Gould as Noel, Bartek Kraszewski as Mischa and Jack Maverick as Ricky. The cast is completed by Nathaniel Purnell and Rebecca D’Lacey. Lizzi Gee will direct and choreograph.
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 1 Dante Place, London, SE11 4RX from 14 November – 10 January.
Booking and full details: 020 7407 0234 / southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/ride-the-cyclone
