You can now pre-order the CD and downloadable versions of Big Finish Productions’ first-ever on-stage Doctor Who, due for release in December 2024.
On 14- 15th September, fans experienced live performances of a brand-new story, The Stuff of Legend by Robert Valentine, on stage at London’s Cadogan Hall. Leading the cast were Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor and India Fisher as Charley Pollard. In a quiet Cornish mining town in 1963, the time travellers faced off against two of their most iconic enemies – the Master (Alex Macqueen) and the Daleks (Nicholas Briggs).
The stage show also featured live foley effects and audience participation, with the audience providing the voices of the Robomen enslaved by the Daleks. All of this has been captured on the official recordings of the performances, and this December, The Stuff of Legend – The Live Show will be available to own.
Director Barnaby Edwards said:
“Directing a Doctor Who audio adventure is always fun, but it’s done without any feedback from the listener. Not so The Stuff of Legend live, where the reactions of the audience dictated the pace and delivery of each performance. The live recording is a beast of a very different colour from the studio version: new cast members, new lines, new action, new live sound effects, new feel. I can’t wait for people to hear it!”
Additionally, there are a number of limited-edition tiers, which come with The Stuff of Legend merchandise:
- Silver (limited to 450 copies): The Stuff of Legend – The Live Show on CD, plus a T-shirt, for £40.99.
- Gold (limited to 100 copies): The Stuff of Legend – The Live Show on CD, plus a T-shirt and a brochure, for £49.99.
- Platinum (limited to 100 copies): The Stuff of Legend – The Live Show on CD, plus a T-shirt, brochure and tote bag, for £62.99.
The cast list also includes Carolyn Seymour as Old Emily and the Light Bucca, Nisha Nayar as Emily Barnfather, Jason Forbes as Captain Montgomerie Césaire, Barnaby Edwards as Jago Penrose and Foley, and Gabriel Clark as Jory, Robomen, and the Dark Bucca.
Big Finish executive producer, and voice of the Daleks, Nicholas Briggs said:
“There was a real electricity in the room during these performances. The reception we got was the sort of thing that could really go to your head – proper rock star welcomes! And then from the moment the shows started, the audience were riveted, picking up on every little nuance. It made the whole thing such a joy.
“I remember, as a teenager, being delighted with live recordings of Monty Python stage shows. There’s something really compelling about hearing a live performance, with audience reactions and performers pitching it up for a large, appreciative crowd. The enthusiasm in the auditorium somehow transmits through the recording, making you part of something joyous.
“I’ve had a listen to the live recordings of The Stuff of Legend, and that’s exactly what happens here. For those who attended, it’ll be a great way to relive the memories, and for those who couldn’t get to see the show onstage, this will capture so much of the atmosphere and sense of occasion.”
The Stuff of Legend – The Live Show can now be pre-ordered on double CD plus slipcase (and download) for £15.99 or as a digital download only for £12.99, exclusively from www.bigfinish.com.
