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Jay Benedict, Helen Dallimore, James Graeme, Tammy Joelle Set for West End Too Close to the Sun

Helen Dallimore
Helen Dallimore

Jay Benedict, Helen Dallimore, James Graeme, and Tammy Joelle will star in Too Close to the Sun, a world premiere musical that takes a fictional look at the last year in the life of Ernest Hemingway. The show will play the West End’s Comedy Theatre, July 16-September 5, with an opening set for July 24.

Based on a play by Ron Read, the musical features music by John Robinson, lyrics by Robinson and Roberto Trippini, and a libretto by Trippini. Orchestrations will be by Conor Mitchell. Cast and director will be announced at a later date.

For more information, visit www.tooclose.co.uk.