SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Original Cast Recording

Sleeping Arrangements

is the musical adaptation of the best selling novel by Sophie Kinsella, with book, music & lyrics by

Chris Burgess

The full recording of the show features the original London cast;

Sabrina Aloueche, Jenny Gayner, Grant Neal, Adam Pettigrew, Liza Pulman

&

Steven Serlin

,

plus a 6-piece band led by MD & arranger

Colin Billing.

This farcical yet heart-felt story explores the theme of ‘second chances’, and ‘missed opportunities’ with a sizzle of sensuality and lashings of Sangria. In the heat of the Spanish summer old passions flare up once more for two ex-lovers – now remarried and holidaying with their families. When a Spanish holiday villa turns out be double-booked, Chloe and Hugh are forced to spend a week together… and it is a week neither will ever forget!

The London premiere production, produced by Katy Lipson and Directed by Rob McWhir at the Landor Theatre during the summer of 2013, received wonderful reviews, and Chris Burgess is fast becoming a writer of note:

"this show marks Burgess as a definite ‘one to watch’ on the new musical theatre writers list"

(The Stage).

TRACK LISTING

Monday Morning Blues
Company

The Middle Of Nowhere
Liza Pulman & Steven Serlin

It’s You!
Jenny Gayner & Steven Serlin

Sleeping Arrangements (part 1)
Company

Sleeping Arrangements (part 2)
Jenny Gayner

I’m Sixteen
Adam Pettigrew & Sabrina Aloueche

Relax
Jenny Gayner & Grant Neal

What You Did
Jenny Gayner

You’re A Boy
Sabrina Aloueche & Adam Pettigrew

Eating Arrangements
Company

Here It Comes Again
Jenny Gayner

Falling
Jenny Gayner & Steven Serlin

Extraordinary Moment
Steven Serlin & Jenny Gayner

Drinking Arrangements
Sabrina Aloueche & Adam Pettigrew

The Nice Guy
Grant Neal

Pawns In A Game
Jenny Gayner, Steven Serlin, Grant Neal & Liza Pulman

Here’s To Women
Steven Serlin & Grant Neal

A Little Something
Grant Neal & Jenny Gayner

Superwoman
Liza Pulman

You’re A Boy (reprise)
Adam Pettigrew & Sabrina Aloueche

Suddenly
Jenny Gayner & Steven Serlin

Staring At The Stars
Company

Playout
Band

Released October 2013 - Catalogue No: SimGR- CD017

REVIEWS...

"this adaptation has book, music and lyrics by Chris Burgess and a very good job he has done of it too … the cast works well as an ensemble … the musical is tight and the narrative through the songs tells the story – Burgess has got it spot on … one to watch for the future."

Musical Theatre Review

"musical numbers really pack a punch … a wonderful cast … a very visual score by Chris Burgess … lyrics are witty and the recording is incredibly engaging."

BroadwayWorldUK

"there are some excellent songs to be found here … a rousing show-stopper in ‘Superwoman’, ‘Here’s To Women’ is hugely amusing and enjoyable … the album is a skilful, slick, well-made representation of a clearly original piece of musical theatre."

The Public Reviews ✭✭✭

"9/10 “an album I enjoyed on first listen … the songs are uniformly strong … cast deliver superbly … MD Colin Billing and musicians produce an excellent sound … another strong release for SimG."

Review Graveyard

"There are surprising depths in this portrait of two flat-lining relationships … Fans of summer are in for a treat."

Evening Standard

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"The cast, mostly seasoned West End performers, have charm in spades, and there are several stand-out songs … a highly entertaining evening."

Time Out

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"A strong cast provides some wonderful moments … this show marks Burgess as a definite ‘one to watch’ on the new musical theatre writers list."

The Stage

"The cast and singing are all phenomenal and work exceptionally well as a whole … a breath of fresh air to witness this original idea. I left the theatre feeling moved and enlightened... with a smile planted on my face."

Broadway World

"A brilliant cast… an accomplished and hugely enjoyable evening of very impressive new writing."

Bargain Theatreland

I kind of loved it … a lot of fun, and it will make you want to go on holiday.

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