Production Shots Dropped For Starter For Ten at Bristol Old Vic

Hit musical returns to Bristol stage after last year’s record breaking run

A series of gorgeous production shots by Pamela Raith Photography for Bristol Old Vic’s Starter For Ten has been released this week.

The show has been running previews ahead of tonight’s official opening night.

The brand new musical was a record breaking success at the Bristol theatre in 2024.

This year, it’s making a return due to popular demand, playing in Bristol before moving to the Birmingham Rep.

Mel Giedroyc has returned to the role of Brian’s mum – Irene Jackson and Bamber Gascoigne’s sidekick – Julia Bland.

Joining her is Stephen Ashfield as Bamber Gascoigne and Dave, Michelle Bishop as Mrs Harbinson and Ensemble, Adam Bregman as Brian, Miracle Chance as Lucy, Imogen Craig as Alice, Will Jennings as Patrick, Rachael John as Dr Bowman, Luke Johnson as Des and Ensemble, Kwamé Kandekore as Ensemble, Christian Maynard as Spencer, Asha Parker-Wallace as Rebecca and Laura Dawn Pyatt as Ensemble.

Starter for Ten is adapted from both the bestselling novel by David Nicholls and hit 2006 movie of the same name.

Starter For Ten is at Bristol Old Vic until the 11 October 2025

For more information or to book, visit: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/starter-for-ten

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