The world premiere of The Verge of Forever, a new song cycle featuring music, lyrics, and orchestrations by Olly Novello, will play London's The Other Palace Studio August 8-20 with an official opening August 9.

Directed by Gerry Tebbutt, composer-lyricist Novello will star opposite Scarlett Ayers, who will be making her professional debut. Understudies are Finlay McKillop and Natalia Jacques.

The song cycle follows the love story of Leo and Marie, two talented teenagers who share a passion for theatre, as they embark on their journey through the world of drama school auditions.

The creative and producing team also includes musical director Niall Casserly, producer Louise H. Beard, and co-producer Conor Dye.

Novello attended the Guildford School of Acting, where he staged two workshops of his first show, Mayflower The Musical. He has since written the music and lyrics for The Journey to Paradise. He has also provided music for the TV shows Youth of Today (Showcase), Fab Song (Showcase), and Help for Italy—From Me to You (Showcase).

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