Why We Love Steve Brown

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Savoy Theatre

Mon 16 Sep 2024

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Stars from the world of music, comedy, film and TV will get together to celebrate the life and music of their friend, composer and lyricist, Steve Brown who died earlier this year.

Savoy Theatre

Mon 16 Sep 2024

Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET, UK

Mon at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

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Or call 020 7206 1174

The line-up includes: Laura Mvula, Steve Coogan, Charlie Baker, Jenna Boyd, Alfie Brown , Lennie Brown, Rory Bremner, Rob Brydon, Tori Burgess, Sally Cheng, Jon Culshaw, Michael Fenton-Stevens, Scott Graham, Harry Hill, Martin Johnston, Marie Lawrence, Stewart Lee, Rachel Leskovac, Grayson Perry, Jan Raven, Howard Samuels, Nicola Sloan, Stranger Stranger, Rosie Strobel, Emma Jay Thomas, Paul Thornley, Jack Whittle. They will be singing the songs of Steve Brown alongside The Matt Backer Big Band.

Lyricist and composer Steve Brown sadly passed away earlier this year; he had a stellar career. As a writer of musical theatre, he co-created (with Justin Greene) Spend, Spend, Spend (1998) – about the football pools winner Viv Nicholson. As a comedian, he worked closely with Rory Bremner, Harry Hill and Steve Coogan on TV shows and tours, most notably starring as the bandleader Glenn Ponder in the latter’s Alan Partridge talk show Knowing Me, Knowing You (1994). Brown also produced acclaimed debut albums by the singer-songwriters Rumer and Laura Mvula. The latter was nominated in 2013 for the Mercury prize. He also wrote the Wonky Donkey jingle for Ant and Dec’s SM:TV.

Steve Brown and Harry Hill developed the 2014 X Factor musical I Can’t Sing, produced by Simon Cowell. In 2022, their show about the New Labour years Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera) took residence at the Park Theatre in North London and went on a regional tour.

Harry Hill said: ‘Steve wrote great songs for all of us, he made us all sound smarter and funnier than we ever were - and here we are, all together to celebrate what he gave us. It’s going to be brilliant.'

Savoy Theatre

Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET, UK

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Opened in 1881, the Savoy Theatre in London was designed by C I Phipps and decorated by Collinson & Locke. The Savoy became famous as the first public building in the world to be lit by incandescent electric lights and in one way or another it has been blazing ever since.

The Savoy Theatre is rich with history, having hosted famed premiers such as Oscar Wilde’s Salome and Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit. It’s seen a range of performances from prestigious plays to star-studded musicals and now, it’s home to the beloved Pretty Woman: The Musical. To experience the beautiful Savoy Theatre for yourself, book your show tickets from the ATG online box office today.

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Savoy Theatre

Mon 16 Sep 2024

Savoy Theatre, Savoy Court, The Strand, London WC2R 0ET, UK

Mon at 19:30

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174