U.Me: The Complete Musical

U.Me: The Complete Musical

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  • 6. Desolation Canyon

    Rose must try something new. She heads for the natural wilderness in remote Utah, USA, and invites Ryo. Sitting together under the stars, he asks if he’s the person she most needs?

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Anya: Cat Simmons

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    19 min
  • 5. Graduation Nightmare

    Stephen Fry narrates as Rose watches her sister Jade graduate at Oxford University. She’s triggered and driving to the restaurant afterwards becomes frightening.

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Jade: Kamilla Fernandes
    Anya: Cat Simmons
    Zach – Rhys Whitfield

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    18 min
  • 4. Panic Attacks

    Stephen Fry narrates as Rose returns to work after Covid lockdowns, while Ryo is on a different journey.

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Anya: Cat Simmons
    Jade: Kamilla Fernandes
    Alyssa: Nicole Deon

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    24 min
  • 3. Choose

    Stephen Fry narrates as Ryo makes a life-changing decision in a locked-down world: one that could very well change his and Rose’s lives for ever.

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Kenji: Kevin Chen

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    20 min
  • 2. I Feel Different

    Stephen Fry narrates as Rose and Ryo hope their virtual romance may be special. Meanwhile, Rose plans her best friend’s internet wedding, and Ryo supports friends struggling through the Covid pandemic. Then there’s tragedy.

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Alyssa: Nicole Deon
    Kenji: Kevin Chen
    Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    18 min
  • 1. Life in Lockdown

    Stephen Fry introduces Rose and Ryo – and a remote love affair begins after they meet on a work video chat, across time zones. Is their virtual waltz the start of something special?

    Narrator: Stephen Fry

    Cast:

    Rose: Anoushka Lucas

    Ryo: Martin Sarreal
    Alyssa: Nicole Deon
    Kenji: Kevin Chen
    Hiromi: Michelle Yumiko Payne

    Book: Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson

    Music and lyrics: Theo Jamieson
    Music production: Steve Levine
    Animation producer/director: Dan Masterton
    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic
    Choir: Kantos Chamber Choir
    Conductor: Melvin Tay

    Executive producer: Simon Pitts

    A Magnum Opus Broadcasting and The Mighty Pie Creative Studio production for the BBC World Service

    21 min
  • Stephen Fry introduces U.Me The Complete Musical

    A musical romance about two young strangers who fall in love online. Meet the West End stars and creators including Anoushka Lucas, Martin Sarreal and the BBC Philharmonic. Lewis Borg-Cardona also talks to co-creators Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music producer Steve Levine, conductor Melvin Tay and animator Dan Masterton.

    Producer: Lewis Borg-Cardona

    32 min
  • 8. Choose

    Three weeks after the wedding and the funeral, Ryo and Rose reconnect, with Rose offering Ryo some advice as she recounts a story about her younger sister and a choice she made.

    6 min
  • 7. Since the Funeral

    In the wake of the tragedy that engulfs his friends, Ryo struggles to cope. Attempting to reassess his life and move on, he’s advised by Kenji not to forget Rose.

    7 min

About U.Me: The Complete Musical

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Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance, a love story between two people who connect online across the world’s time zones. Sung by Anoushka Lucas and Martin Sarreal, composed by Theo Jamieson…

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