Spring Awakening by Duncan Sheik with lyrics by Steven Sater
In-person performances are available to book.
Performances will be made available online between 16-20 August for industry professionals only. For further details please contact actors@rada.ac.uk.
‘How did you come here?’ ‘I followed my thoughts’
In a world fraught with sexual desire and repression we find out how dangerous ignorance can be. With parents prudishly refusing information to their children, we see the cause and effect of a strict close-minded community, where chastity is prized above humanity.
The award winning musical was written by Duncan Sheik and lyrics by Steven Sater based on the play Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind that has shocked and moved audiences with its powerful message for over 100 years.
Content warnings
- Sex
- Masturbation
- Suicide
- Abuse
- Child abuse
- Sexual assault
- Incest
- Smoking references
- Weapons
- Pyros - loud bangs and flashing lights
- Abortion
- Flashing lights
- Strong Language
- Haze
- Rape
Cast in alphabetical order
Lucia Bonbright Thea
Ian Bouillion Moritz Stiefel
Ross Carswell Melchior Gabor
Dylan Corbett-Bader Georg Zirschnitz
Ciara Coughlan Martha Bessell
Emma Howard Wendla Bergann
Amelia Kenworthy Anna
Sam Liu Hanschen Rilow
Tom Mackean Otto Lammermeier
Rachael-Rose Mclaren Adult Woman
Aliyah Odoffin Ilse Neumann
Harry Omosele Adult Man
Adam Woolley Ernst Robel
Creative team
Director Shiv Rabheru
Musical director Alex Beetschen
Designer Marsha Roddy
Lighting designer Joe Underwood
Sound designer Ben Paveley
Freesheet and full production team
Where to find us
Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Malet Street
WC1E 7JN
+44 (0)20 7908 4800
Getting here
By tube
Goodge Street Station: Northern Line 2 minute walk
Euston Square: Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Circle Lines
Tottenham Court Road: Central and Northern Lines
Russell Square: Piccadilly Line
By train
You can easily reach us by public transport links from London's major railway stations. The most accessible include Euston, King's Cross / St. Pancras and Waterloo