Handel and Hendrix
Wednesday, February 04 - Saturday, February 07, 2026 St James's Church, Piccadilly
Susan on the BBC
Listen to Susan on BBC's Woman' s Hour and BBC Sound's Tune In show talking about Handel & Hendrix and her National Youth Theatre journey
A young girl’s life changes forever when the impossibility of meeting Handel and Hendrix becomes possible.
Book by Susan Wokoma
Directed by Paul Roseby
Music by Naomi Hammerton
7.30pm 4th-7th February 2026
St James's Church, Piccadilly
In a Concert Version
70 Minute run time
Baroque and roll meets gospel and soul in a funny, heart breaking and ultimately joyous new musical. A story about being an outsider, finding your home, and living forever. Somehow.
Music giants Handel and Hendrix lived next door to each other in London, separated only by time, and a very thin wall. When one of the super-fans visits the current Handel and Hendrix museum she decides to outstay her welcome, much to the surprise of the original residents who never really left.
Book by BAFTA Breakthrough Brit and NYT alum Susan Wokoma, original music by composer and musician Naomi Hammerton, directed NYT Artistic Director Paul Roseby and starring some of Britain's best young talent.
NYT Members' Night - Friday 6 Feb
NYT Alumni Night - Saturday 7 Feb
(Everyone is welcome at these performances. If you're a member or alum looking to connect with other people in the NYT community these are good dates to aim for.)
Accessible Performances
All performances of Handel and Hendrix are relaxed. This means we take a relaxed approach to movement and noise in the audience. Latecomers are admitted, and you are free to leave the performance space and come back in at any time. Ear defenders and ear plugs will be available for audiences
Show Visual Guide
Venue Visual Guide
In association with EON Productions
We are proud to acknowledge the support of our principal supporter Arts Council England as well as the Maria Bjӧrnson Memorial Fund and our Centre Stage Supporters, Investors In Talent and Friends.
Cast & Crew
Susan Wokoma
Paul Roseby
Naomi Hammerton
Maurice Cole
Charlie Weaver
Mostyn Crawford
Alexander Da Fonseca
Imogen Denham
Vegas Valente
Molly Wasway
Molly Sprouting
Madeline Thorp
Sophia Woolfenden
Creative Team
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Assistant Director |
Hayley Konadu |
she/her |
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Assistant Musical Director |
Dominic Semwanga |
he/him |
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Lighting Designer |
Han Sayles |
they/them |
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Sound Designer and Production Sound Engineer |
Mark Webber |
he/him |
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Costume Supervisor and Wardobe Manager |
Bolu Dairo |
she/her |
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PRODUCTION TEAM |
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Production Manager |
Meghan Sorohan |
she/they |
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Company Stage Manager |
Thom Neta |
she/they |
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Deputy Stage Manager |
Elise Frost |
she/her |
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Assistant Stage Manager (NYT Backstage Member) |
Amari Creak |
they/them |
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Production Electrician |
Ghoti Fisher |
she/her |
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Production Technician |
Ash Orhan-Pennell |
they/them |
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Dialect Coach |
Sarah English |
She/her |
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Voice Coach |
Marcia Carr |
she/her |
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