Been So Long

• A new musical by Che Walker and Arthur Darvill

  Awarded the MTM Judges' Discretionary Award for Arthur Darvill

  
  

Che Walker and Arthur Darvill's neon-soaked musical comedy arrives to rock summer 09

Yvonne and Simone are cruising for action. Raymond stole Gil’s girl and now Gil wants to slice him up. Barney is just after a quiet life. When all five collide in a seedy London bar, their desires ignite in a guttural blast of cusses, laughs and unexpected romance. Love looks set to finally conquer the two people who swore they could live without it. But how will they know it’s for real?

Pick yourself up, brush yourself down and experience the soul/funk powerhouse of Been So Long.

About the company
Singer, musician and songwriter Omar has six successful albums to his name since his debut hit ‘There’s Nothing Like This.’ His collaborators include Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Estelle and Angie Stone.

Cat Simmons returns to the Young Vic where she was last seen in Simply Heavenly. Other theatre credits include Aladdin with Ian McKellen (Old Vic), We Happy Few (Gielgud and Malvern Theatres) and Whistle Down the Wind (Aldwych).

Writer, actor and director Che Walker’s punchy, urban writing brought him high praise for The Frontline, the first contemporary play to be staged at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Arthur Darvill’s music credits include Che Walker’s plays The Frontline (Globe) and Crazy Love (Paines Plough), Mike Bartlett’s Artefacts and 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (Bush).