Catastrophe Bay

A new musical by Buchan and Barne // Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Photo Credit: Craig Fuller

A new musical, by Buchan and Barne (The Season).

Deep in the wilds of Cornwall lies the tiny fishing village of Newfrock. The inhabitants are a curious and mischievous gaggle of misfits – a smuggling schoolmistress, the sinful priest, reprobate orphans and singing fishermen – who, despite their differences, abide by a strange patchwork of rituals and beliefs in order to protect the village’s secrets.

maisie tremaine
Josephine BROOKMAN

ruth delaney
Victoria HOYLE

murdo moxy
Tom MORDELL

eleanor moxy
Carli DIAMOND

frank morel
Josh HURLEY

maggot tremaine
Alex UZOKA

tilda point
Camilla AIKO

esme fanning
Eve PEREIRA

penny danza
Chiara LARI

dead bess
Petra JOAN-ATHENE

empson clyde / sugg jelbert
Joe EDGAR

albert breech
Bill CAPLE

tom scudgeon
Josh PENROSE

rufus blaise
Tommy BELL

mr shields / jan spargo
Max GUEST

catgut wilbur the fiddler
Matthew TAYLOR

music composed by
Jim BARNE

book and lyrics by
Kit BUCHAN

set and costumes designed by
Matthew CASSAR

lighting designed by
Hugo DODSWORTH

musical direction by
Pamela RUDGE

assistant directors
Rebecca GRAINGER & Sofia GALLUCCI