“A pleasingly diverse ragbag of bubblegum pop, rap, classical and musical theatre. I enjoyed every minute of it…”
Sondheim President, London Chapter
Craig Glenday for London Theatre Reviews
TROMPE L'OEIL
The Musical
DECEIVING THE EYE
Look Again
Inspired by the Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, politics, and surrealism, Tl'O questions if anything is quite what it seems.
Tl'O is a captivating, satirical musical that creates a vivid and surreal experience. Set against the backdrop of Donald Trump's presidency, this musical uses humor, clever wordplay, and bold choreography to explore themes of reality and identity.
The title itself means "deceives the eye," capturing the essence of the show as it masterfully plays with perception both in its story, music, and staging.
“Director and choreographer Blair Anderson treats the work with a necessary flamboyance, affecting an almost circus-like quality, heightened by choreography that punches well above the space.”
​The Stage Review
Our Cast and Crew
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet the incredible producers, directors, actors and musicians who bring the illusion to life.
Henry Parkman Biggs
Henry Parkman Biggs is an American composer, lyricist, and playwright best known for writing the satirical musical Trompe L’Oeil, which has had successful Off-Broadway and Off-West End runs. Biggs’ creative approach extends to his intricate lyricism, often incorporating complex wordplay like lipograms and anagrams.
Jamie Dixon, Carter Dixon McGill
The CDM Olivier-Nominated Production Crew, spearheaded by co-founder Jamie Dixon, are just the team to achieve the Trompe l'Oeil vision.
Blair Anderson, Director & Choreographer
“Blair Anderson’s choreography is fabulous, drawing us into the performative fun of this show.”
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London Theatre Reviews
Kelly Howe, Trump
Hailing from St. Louis, Kelly Howe spent the first part of her career in New York working in theatre and as a regular performer in some of New York’s famed Cabaret clubs. She has been nominated for multiple Theatre Circle awards and can be seen this month in FINAL DRESS and JUST ONE LOOK.
Sarah Louise Hughes, Putin
Sarah Louise trained in Musical Theatre at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
This will be Sarah’s third time appearing in Trompe L’Oeil, first in 2022 2022 at Upstairs at the Gatehouse Theatre and in 2023 at the Other Palace Studio.