U.Me: The Musical

BBC

Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance set during the pandemic.

  • 18 minutes 25 seconds
    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

    21 February 2024, 6:05 am
  • 17 minutes 1 second
    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

    21 February 2024, 6:04 am
  • 23 minutes 25 seconds
    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

    21 February 2024, 6:03 am
  • 19 minutes 35 seconds
    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

    21 February 2024, 6:02 am
  • 17 minutes 51 seconds
    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

    21 February 2024, 6:01 am
  • 20 minutes 23 seconds
    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 February 2024, 6:00 am
  • 31 minutes 37 seconds
    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

    5 February 2024, 12:56 pm
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