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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live (2006)
Directed by David Mallet
Overview
The live version of Jeff Wayne’s 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 as part of a sell-out tour of the UK. Filmed at London’s Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual imagery, the production incorporates performers from the original recording, including Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and Wayne himself. There’s also audio and visual elements featuring Richard Burton, as well as the ten-piece Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece Ulladubulla Strings.
Length 110 minutes
Actors
Richard Burton | Justin Hayward | Russell Watson | Chris Thompson | Tara Blaise | Alexis James | Anna-Marie Wayne | Lewis Macleod | Jerry Wayne