Event Pictures
Venue Pictures
This is a high-definition cinema screening of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal, capturing the acclaimed West End production. The story follows Diana Goodman and her family as they navigate mental illness, loss, and personal healing, performed by a star-studded cast including Caissie Levy and Jamie Parker.

Next to Normal is a Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-winning musical that explores family dynamics, mental illness, and emotional healing. The musical follows Diana Goodman, a suburban mother living with bipolar disorder, and her family as they confront the challenges of loss, grief, and therapy. This production, directed by Michael Longhurst, premiered in 2023 at the Donmar Warehouse before transferring to the West End, earning critical acclaim and multiple Olivier Award nominations.
The musical features a powerful original rock score by Tom Kitt with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. This version brings fresh energy and intimacy to the story, offering audiences an emotionally resonant experience.
Michael Longhurst – Director
Artistic director of Donmar Warehouse, helms this West End production.
Caissie Levy – Performer
Known for originating Elsa in Broadway’s Frozen, nominated for an Olivier Award for her role as Diana Goodman.
Jamie Parker – Performer
Olivier Award winner (The Crown, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), part of the principal cast.
Eleanor Worthington-Cox – Performer
Olivier Award winner, BAFTA-nominated for The Enfield Haunting and Matilda.
Jack Wolfe – Performer
Actor featured in Shadow & Bone (Netflix) and multiple award-winning performances.
Trevor Dion Nicholas – Performer
Known for roles in Aladdin.
This screening provides a rare opportunity to experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical from the West End on the big screen. Fans of contemporary musicals, emotional family dramas, or acclaimed international productions will find this version compelling, with its innovative rock score and deeply human story.
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