Tim Rice is as close as it gets to musical theatre royalty - he teamed up with Lloyd Webber for mega-hit shows including 'Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Evita'. This medieval musical comedy isn't up there with the big boys, reputation-wise, but it's one that Rice remembers as one of his favourite projects to work on.
'Blondel' has music by composer Stephen Oliver, who brings a light and comic feel to its story of a struggling court musician who sets off on an adventure to rescue the kidnapped King Richard. This revival is directed by Sasha Regan, with musical direction by Simon Holt.