Hope Mill Theatre presents a special production of Nine the Musical at The Lowry

Coinciding with the venue’s ninth birthday, Hope Mill Theatre has announced it will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry next year.

Nine, with music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, and a book by Arthur Kopit, adapted from the Italian by Mario Fratti, will be co-directed by Hope Mill founders William Whelton and Joseph Houston.

The performance will be produced by Whelton and Rhianna Swyer for Hope Mill Theatre and will feature casting by Jim Arnold. Key Artwork Design by FEAST Creative.

This special collaboration follows Hope Mill Theatre’s wonderful concert version of Gypsy, starring Jodie Prenger, in February 2024.

Hope Mill Theatre’s co-founder Joseph Houston, co-director of NINE, said: “As Hope Mill Theatre celebrates its 9th Birthday, it only felt right that we celebrate with our biggest concert to date. It is an absolute honour to be working with the talent that is RAMIN KARIMLOO and for us there was no other Guido. We are excited to share our wider cast very soon and bring the story of Nine to the stage in the glorious Lyric stage at The Lowry early next year.

“I was initially introduced to the musical NINE at drama school when a fellow student sang ‘Unusual Way’ and I thought it was one of the most beautiful songs I had heard. Then in 2009 I was introduced to the full score and story with the movie release and was instantly hooked. I come from a family of Italian-Scottish immigrants, so have always felt an affinity with Nine. The story above all else is about women and the strong powerful influence they have in one man’s life, something I can connect with deeply.”

Hope Mill Theatre’s production of NINE comes to The Lowry Sat 1 Feb & Sun 2 Feb. Book you tickets using the button below.