U.Me: The Complete Musical

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Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance, a love story between two people who connect online across the world’s time zones. Sung by Anoushka Lucas and Martin Sarreal, composed by Theo Jamieson and performed by the BBC Philharmonic.

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2024

    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

    18 min

  2. 02/21/2024

    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

    17 min

  3. 02/21/2024

    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

    23 min

  4. 02/21/2024

    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

    20 min

  5. 02/21/2024

    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

    18 min

  6. 02/21/2024

    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

    20 min

  7. 02/05/2024

    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

    32 min
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Stephen Fry narrates a new musical romance, a love story between two people who connect online across the world’s time zones. Sung by Anoushka Lucas and Martin Sarreal, composed by Theo Jamieson and performed by the BBC Philharmonic.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC World Service
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2024
  • Show Website
    U.Me: The Complete Musical

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