Honk!: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Honk! is a retelling of the classic tale of “The Ugly Duckling”. The story follows Ugly, a yellow duckling who doesn’t quite fit in with his siblings. His journey of self-discovery takes him through various adventures as he encounters an array of characters. As he faces challenges and prejudice from the barnyard animals, Ugly discovers the true meaning of acceptance. Honk! conveys a message about embracing our differences and finding the beauty within.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1993)

Cast Size: 20+

Genre: Fairy Tale

Setting: N/A


Creative Team

Music: George Stiles

Lyrics/Book: Anthony Drewe


Awards

Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (2000)


Cast Albums

Original Cast (1998)➝

Original Demo (2008)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Animals, British, Child Roles, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, One-Word


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