A spectacular new musical celebration of human achievement, oddity, and ambition taking the stage this February has unveiled its illustrious company of leading musical theatre artists.

For The Record – The Most Record-Breaking Musical in The World premieres at Crazy Coqs on 9th February 2025, with performances at 5pm and 7.30pm.

The cast includes:

Lizzie Bea, who recently starred as Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act in the West End revival.

Lizzie Bea trained at National Youth Theatre, National Youth Music Theatre and National Student Drama Festival.

Theatre: Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act (Dominion Theatre, Hammersmith Apollo and UK Tour), Martha Dunnstock in Heathers (The Other Palace), Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray (London Coliseum), Ensemble in A Christmas Carol (Dominion Theatre), Abigail Henson in the World Premiere of Becoming Nancy (Alliance Theatre, Atlanta), Pat in Kinky Boots (UK Tour), u/s Kelly, Betty & Val in Fat Friends the Musical (UK Tour), Rose in Dino Story and Ducky Daddles in Chicken Little (From Page to Stage – The Other Palace), Actress 2 in The Shakespeare Revue (UK Tour), Bee/Mother Pig in The 3 Little Pigs (UK & International Tour), Polly Parish in The Other School (St James Theatre).

Dean John-Wilson, who is best known for playing the title role in Aladdin in the West End.

Theatre: Your Lie in April: The Musical (Harold Pinter Theatre); The King & I (UK Tour); Passion (Hope Mill Theatre); Cruel Intentions (Edinburgh Festival); The Distance You Have Come (Sevan Productions); The Dreamers (Abbey Road Studios); The King & I (London Palladium); Aladdin (Prince Edward Theatre); Songs For a New World (St James’ Theatre); Here Lies Love (National Theatre); Tim Rice’s From Here to Eternity (Shaftesbury Theatre); Sister Act: The Musical UK Tour.

Simon-Anthony Rhoden, whose credits include Aaron Burr in Hamilton as well as other smash-hit musicals like Kinky Boots.

Simon-Anthony Rhoden trained at LAMDA Graduating with a BA hons in acting in 2009. He then went on to train in an advanced, short musical theatre course at Associated Studios in 2014. 

Theatre: Dwayne in The Hot Wing King (National Theatre), Aaron Burr in Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), Robert Catesby in Treason – Concert (Theatre Royal Drury Lane), Lola/Simon in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre), Harpo in The Color Purple (The Leicester Curve), Lance in Beauty’s Legacy (The Keeper’s Daughter), Jim Conley in ‘Parade’ (Edinburgh Fringe).

Helen Woolf, who is best known for playing Glinda in Wicked.

Theatre: ‘Glinda’ in Wicked (West End & UK Tour); Cover ‘Glinda’ and ‘Nessarose’ in Wicked (Apollo Victoria); ‘Mrs Lambchop’ in Flat Stanley (Hull Truck); Cover ‘Glinda’ in Wicked (Original UK & Ireland Tour); ‘Rachel’ in Friends: The Opera (Comedy Central Television).

From the brilliant mind of Alexander S. Bermange, the award-winning creator of I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical (boasting nearly 60 five-star reviews across 12 international productions), comes a witty and wonderful exploration of the world’s most extraordinary record breakers. The show playfully examines the fascinating lives of those who’ve pushed the boundaries of human achievement – whether they’re breaking records for speaking at supersonic speeds or sporting the world’s longest beard.

Through clever songwriting and witty humour, For The Record introduces audiences to an unforgettable cast of characters: champion snorers, vocal virtuosos, and countless other remarkable individuals who’ve earned their place in the record books. The show delves deeper than mere statistics, revealing the passionate drive, personal struggles, and ultimate triumphs behind each remarkable achievement.

This unique production offers audiences a perfect blend of comedy, music, and heart, all while exploring the peculiar and profound aspects of human achievement.

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