Full casting announced for Eugenius! at The Other Palace

**Pictured:** The cast of the earlier 2018 run at The Other Palace * * * Joining the cast are **Rob Houchen** (*[Les Miserables](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/197/les-miserables-tickets.aspx)*) as Eugene, **Emily Tierney** (*[Wicked](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/384/wicked-tickets.aspx)*) as Carrie/Super Hot Lady, **Neil McDermott** (*Shrek the Musical*) as Evil Lord Hector, **Simon Thomas** (*[The Phantom of the Opera](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/13/phantom-of-the-opera-tickets.aspx)*) as Gerhard/Toughman, **Alex Bourne** (*Annie*) as Lex, **Tom Senior** (*Grease*) as Stock Jock/Flock of Eagles Singer, and **Christopher Ragland** (*Little Shop of Horrors*) as Eugene's Dad/Lord Tough Man. Returning to the show are **Alison Arnopp** (*Dusty*) as Space Diva/Mrs Truthstretcher, **Dan Buckley** (*Loserville*) as Feris, **Laura Baldwin** (*Big Fish*) as Janey, and **Scott Paige** (*Addams Family*) as Theo. The cast is completed by **Alex Tranter, Amy West, Ben Darcy, Dilllon Scott-Lewis, Lauren Cancannon, Titus Rowe,** and **Sasha Wareham.** Lending his voice to the musical once again is **Brian Blessed.** Producer **Warwick Davis** admitted that *[Eugenius!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2365/eugenius-tickets.aspx)* has undergone various tweaks and improvements for its second round, including the addition of a brand-new song for the 80s-inspired soundtrack. So, if you haven’t yet seen what all the buzz is about with this geeky, comic-book musical, then you’re in for a real treat now! *[Eugenius!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2365/eugenius-tickets.aspx)* was written by **Chris Wilkins** and **Ben Adams** and produced by **Kevin Wood** and **Warwick Davis.** It follows a teenage brainiac who is obsessed with all things sci-fi and endeavours to create a comic book movie of his own. The coming-of-age musical takes inspiration from 80s-style sounds and gives them a brainy, sci-fi twist. Some notable nerdy numbers include "Comic Book Kind of Love", "Go Eugenius!", "Hollywood" and "Don't Shoot For the Stars", all of which are played by a critically acclaimed live band led by musical director **Darren Lord.** The new run is directed by **Ian Talbot** and features sound design from **Gareth Owen,** choreography from **Aaron Renfree** and lighting from **Andrew Ellis.** Be sure to catch *[Eugenius!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2365/eugenius-tickets.aspx)* this autumn for its highly anticipated, second run. The show **opens on 1 September 2018** and is **booking until 7 October 2018**. * * * Purchase your tickets to *Eugenius!* [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2365/eugenius-tickets.aspx).