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Jeff Wayne and The War of The Worlds team are thrilled to unveil the grand return of our iconic arena production! Brace yourselves as our 35-foot Fighting Machine with its flame-firing Heat Ray conquers stages across the UK and Ireland in March and April 2025.

Our first two cast members have been announced! For the first time in Martian history, a real-life couple will be performing as the married couple: Max George as Parson Nathaniel and Maisie Smith as Beth , his wife. Jeff said: “Being a couple in real life will add to their on-stage charisma and chemistry. Maisie has such a melodic but powerful voice, which compliments Max’s dramatic and soulful vocals wonderfully."

Jeff Wayne will be back on his podium conducting the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and 36-piece ULLAdubULLA Strings. Liam Neeson returns in 3D Holography as The Journalist, and the final all-star cast will be announced soon!

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Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds is back with a 17-date tour

The show features a range of effects that it takes 12 trucks to put on

• 12:23, 4 DEC 2023
• Updated 12:39, 4 DEC 2023

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne the show features Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

The tour will feature a new cast to be announced over the coming months. In 2006, TWOTW was considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects.

Tickets go on sale at 10am, Friday, 8 December at https://myticket.co.uk/artists/jeff-wayne-s-the-war-of-the-worlds and https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/jeff-wayne-s-musical-version-of-the-war-of-the-worlds-tickets/artist/1130228

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Fri 28 March Hull Connexin Live

Sun 30 March 3Arena Dublin, Ireland

Tue 1 April Aberdeen P&J Live

Wed 02 April Glasgow OVO Hydro

Thu 03 April Leeds First Direct Arena

Sat 05 April Newcastle Utilita Arena

Sun 06 April Manchester Co-op Live

Tue 08 April Sheffield Utilita Arena

Wed 09 April Liverpool M&S Bank Arena

Thu 10 April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Sat 12 April Brighton Centre – matinee & evening

Sun 13 April Bournemouth Int Centre

Mon 14 April Bournemouth Int Centre

Wed 16 April Cardiff Utilitia Arena

Thu 17 April Cardiff Utilita Arena

Fri 18 April Birmingham Resorts World Arena

Sun 20 April London The O2 – matinee & evening

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. 

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

It’s now confirmed The Wanted’s Max George and ex-Eastender’s Maisie Smith, met and fell in love on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, now they’ll  be playing the married couple Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth, in the iconic Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ arena tour in 2025. 

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental show here at Co-op Live, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.  

The tour will feature an exciting new cast to star alongside Max George and Maisie Smith – further names to be announced over the coming months.  One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) ‘ The Spirit of Man Tour ’ returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.  

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses..

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – a musical experience not to be missed.  

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• Date 3 Apr , 2022
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THE 'LIFE BEGINS AGAIN’ TOUR

JEFF WAYNE’S MUSICAL VERSION OF

‘THE WAR OF THE WORLDS’ ALIVE ON STAGE!

THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING MASTERPIECE RETURNS IN 2022.

STRICTLY COME DANCING'S KEVIN CLIFTON as The Artilleryman

BLUE'S DUNCAN JAMES as Parson Nathaniel

STEPS' CLAIRE RICHARDS as Beth, The Parson's Wife

INGLORIOUS' NATHAN JAMES as The Voice of Humanity

ANNA MARIE WAYNE as Carrie , The Journalist’s Fiancée

AND THE MOODY BLUES’ JUSTIN HAYWARD as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist

LIAM NEESON as The Journalist in 3D Holography

Composer JEFF WAYNE Conducting

One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ - Alive on Stage! returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022.

Featuring a stellar cast with Strictly Come Dancing and Stage star Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman, Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel, Steps’ and stage star Claire Richards as Beth, The Parson’s Wife, and returning are Inglorious’ front man Nathan James as The Voice of Humanity,  and Anna-Marie Wayne as Carrie, The Journalist’s Fiancée, PLUS The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward reprising his original role as The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.

Liam Neeson retains his role in 3D holography as The Journalist while Jeff Wayne again conducts the 8-piece Black Smoke Band and symphonic ULLAdubULLA Strings.

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Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. 

Max George & Maisie Smith are confirmed to play Parson Nathaniel & Beth. Love blossomed on Strictly, now Max & Maisie become the first ever real-life couple to play married pair in iconic musical

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worldsreturns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

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Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2022, which marks 16 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

In addition to a stellar cast (still to be announced), audiences can expect to see Liam Neeson in 3D holography as journalist George Herbert and the 35-foot-tall Martian Fighting Machine firing real flame Heat Rays, along with the nine-piece Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA symphonic string orchestra.

Some of the new updates and additions include a giant arched bridge running from the lip of the stage out over the audience to the front of house desk, three panoramic screens with two hours of cutting-edge CGI and the incineration of a cast member in full view of the audience.

There will also be surround sound, lighting, pyrotechnics and otherworldly special effects – plus a ground-breaking levitation effect, the release of deadly black smoke from the Martian Fighting Machine and  The War Of The Worlds’  author himself, HG Wells, appearing in sight and sound.

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Jeff Wayne announces follow up to War of the Worlds Immersive Experience

The new production will move to a bigger location in London.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – The Immersive Experience has announced plans to move to a bigger venue in London next year, with an all-new production.

As the current incarnation continues at London’s former Metal Exchange on Leadenhall Street, creator Jeff Wayne confirmed the new version will feature familiar characters in a series of new scenarios, culminating in a “breathtaking balloon journey to Mars”.

The current experience has grossed more than £8million to date and will remain at its existing location until December 2023 as work continues on the new production.

Wayne commented: “When we first opened our immersive experience, it was only booked for a three-month run, yet great reviews, multiple awards, word-of-mouth attendances by existing and new fans have been so taken by it, here we are over four years later, and still going strong.

“We’re most excited to collaborate with the hottest specialist companies, immersive producers and venue owners, to continue to stun our audiences.”

Today’s announcement coincides with the 45th anniversary of the album Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds , adapted from the sci-fi novel by H. G. Wells.

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental headline show at The O2, taking place on Sunday 20 April 2025.

The tour will again feature an exciting new cast to be announced over the coming months. 

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. 

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

Further details to be announced over the coming months. Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds –a musical experience not to be missed.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

Based upon the classic science fiction story by HG Wells

Adapted by Doreen Wayne

Composed, arranged, conducted and produced by

Gary Osborne (‘Thunder Child’, ‘The Spirit of Man’, and ‘Brave New World’

Paul Vigrass and Gary Osborne (‘Forever Autumn’)

Jeff Wayne (‘The Eve of The War’ and ‘Life Begins Again’)

The War of The Worlds: Jeff Wayne's musical version of HG Wells’ classic novel ‘The War of The Worlds’ is one of the best-selling musical works of all time. To date it has sold over 16 million records around the world and has been adapted into several foreign language versions.  It has charted in no less than 22 countries, been number 1 in 11 of them and achieved gold or platinum status in all but 5, including 13 times platinum in the UK, 13 times platinum in Australia and 14 times platinum in New Zealand. The double album was re-imagined in 2012, called ‘JWMVofTWOTW: The New Generation’ and featured Liam Neeson, Take That’s Gary Barlow, Joss Stone, Kaiser Chief’s Ricky Wilson and others. The musical work has toured globally since 2006 performing arenas such as London’s O2 and Manchester Arena.  JWMVofTWOTW played an extended Season in 2016 of 86 shows at The Dominion Theatre, London’s West End and released an Audible Original Musical Drama starring Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Theo James and Adrian Edmondson in 2018. A multi-award-winning Immersive Experience, originally booked for a 3-month season, is now coming to the end of its 5th  year and has recently been extended for a further 2 years with an updated version set for February 2024.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of TWOTW – The Immersive Experience features VR, AR, holographic performances and live actors, all set to Jeff’s iconic work. 

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Special guest vocalists: Max George as Parson Nathaniel & Maisie Smith as Beth

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, including a show at 3Arena on  Sunday, 30 March 2025 arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and features Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. With special guest vocalists Max George as Parson Nathaniel and Maisie Smith as Beth.

The tour will again feature an exciting new cast to be announced over the coming months. 

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. 

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses.

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – a musical experience not to be missed. 

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The Wanted’s Max George and ex-Eastender’s Maisie Smith, met and fell in love on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, now they’ll  be playing the married couple Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth, in the iconic Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds ‘The Spirit of Man’ arena tour in 2025. 

The announcement unleashes a series of ‘firsts’, as we hear Maisie sing for the first time, Max act for the first time – as well as this being a monumental first for The War of The Worlds, as Jeff Wayne casts a real-life couple into this marriage of Nathaniel and Beth.  The role of Nathaniel has previously been played by Jason Donovan and Blue’s Duncan James, whilst Steps’ Claire Richards and singer Kerry Ellis have filled the past roles of Beth in early Jeff Wayne live productions of TWOTW.

“The moment I met Max & Maisie I knew they were the perfect fit for the role of Nathaniel and Beth,” says Jeff Wayne.  “Maisie has such a melodic but powerful voice, which compliments Max’s dramatic vocals wonderfully.  Plus, being a couple in real life will add to their on-stage charisma and chemistry, and I’m delighted they’ve joined the 2025 The Spirit of Man Tour as husband and wife.”

“I am thrilled to announce my involvement in the iconic show that is Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds.  This is a particularly special role for me because I grew up listening to the soundtrack on my dad's vinyl.  My family are HUGE fans of the show so telling them I was going to be playing Beth was a very memorable moment,” Maisie Smith.

“I'm absolutely buzzing to be a part of Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds. It’s a show I’ve always been a fan of and was introduced to the music when I was five. My mum absolutely loves it. Playing the part of Parson Nathaniel is gonna be really special. I’ve got big shoes to fill with the likes of Phil Lynott and Jason Donovan playing the roles in the past, but I’m looking forward to making this role my own,” says Max George.

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. 

The tour will feature an exciting new cast to star alongside Max George and Maisie Smith – further names to be announced over the coming months.  One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds (TWOTW) ‘The Spirit of Man Tour’ returns with a musical spectacular like none other, with the production remaining a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. 

In 2006, TWOTW was already considered a cutting-edge production with six trucks filled to the brim. By 2025, marking 19 years of live touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks, with a host of new ingredients and special effects to challenge and excite the senses..

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds – a musical experience not to be missed. Get your tickets for this amazing show now!

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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds musical Tour tour

Currently touring until 20 April 2025

One of the most trailblazing arena tours of all time, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War Of The Worlds returns to UK arenas in 2023 with The Life Begins Again Tour.

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of the Worlds is hitting the road for a new arena tour in 2025.

Based on HG Wells’ dark Victorian tale, the extravagant updated production – titled The Spirit Of Man Tour – features surround sound, lighting, pyrotechnics and otherworldly special effects.

Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds musical tour dates and venues 2025

• Hull , Connexin Live 28 March 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Aberdeen , P & J Live 1 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Glasgow , Ovo Hydro 2 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Leeds , First Direct Arena 3 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Newcastle Upon Tyne , Utilita Arena 5 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Manchester , Co Op Live Arena 6 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Sheffield , Utilita Arena Sheffield 8 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Liverpool , M&s Bank Arena 9 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Nottingham , Motorpoint Arena 10 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Brighton , Brighton Centre 12 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Bournemouth , Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) 13 April 2025 - 14 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Cardiff , Utilita Arena Cardiff 16 April 2025 - 17 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• Birmingham , Resorts World Arena 18 April 2025 Book tickets ➤
• London , The O2 Arena 20 April 2025 Book tickets ➤

Meet the cast

The Wanted’s Max George and Eastenders star Maisie Smith will star in the upcoming tour.

The real-life couple, who met and fell in love on the 2020 series of Strictly Come Dancing, will be playing the married couple Parson Nathaniel & wife Beth.

Further casting is to be announced.

About Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds tour

Jeff Wayne’s iconic Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is set to embark on a grand 17-date UK and Ireland arena tour, celebrating 130 years since the original publication of H.G. Wells’ gripping Victorian narrative.

The new tour in 2025 will be conducted by Jeff Wayne himself and will feature the remarkable Liam Neeson in 3D holography, portraying The Journalist who narrates the harrowing tale of the Martian invasion of 1898.

Renowned as one of the most innovative arena tours ever, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its unique blend of music, theatre, and technology. Since its initial stage debut in 2006, when it was already at the forefront of theatrical production with its six-truck convoy, the show has continually evolved.

By 2025, marking nearly two decades of live touring, the production will have doubled in scale to 12 trucks, promising an array of new elements and special effects designed to thrill and engage audiences like never before.

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The War of the Worlds

Currently available for touring in the UK and internationally in 2022 and 2023

★★★★ “A whirling multi-rolling ensemble… just juicy”

WHATSONSTAGE

★★★★ “Deft and ingenious”

THE GUARDIAN

★★★★ “A smart, engagingly layered show”

★★★★ “Remarkable - big beyond its length, size and means”

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For tour booking enquiries, please [email protected].

Originally commissioned by New Diorama Theatre.

Co-produced by Brighton Festival and HOME Manchester.

Supported by China Plate, Corn Exchange Newbury, The New Wolsey Theatre and Redbridge Drama Centre.

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS is a new play, devised by the company and written with Isley Lynn. Dealing with the creation, allure and implications of ‘fake news’ and moving between the worlds of Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio broadcast and that of contemporary podcasters, it contains an award-nominated sonic landscape from Benjamin Grant (recent work with Complicite, The National Theatre, The Wardrobe Ensemble and, currently, Schaubuhne Theater, Berlin).

The production opened in London, selling out a five-week run in London and a four-week run in Edinburgh. It is touring at the midscale in the UK and internationally in 2021-22.

“No-one would have believed in the early years of the twentieth century that this world was being watched...”

But we did believe.

We believed that Martians landed in New Jersey. We believed a water tower was an alien war machine. We believed a man walked on the moon. We believe everything the internet tells us and now the end of the world is being broadcast live...

There is nothing more alluring than a good story. When Orson Welles adapted The War of the Worlds, he wanted to create a thrilling radio drama that would ‘feel’ real. In fact, it felt so real that it caused hysteria amongst a public just getting used to the outside world invading their living rooms via the radio. Fast forward to 2016, and the internet has replaced the radio as the medium through which we make sense of the world. We remain just as susceptible …

Inspired by H.G. Wells’ sci-fi novel and Orson Welles’ classic radio play, this legendary science fiction thriller is playfully reimagined for our era of Fake News and ‘alternative facts’.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Created by Rhum + Clay and written with Isley Lynn

Directors: Hamish Macdougall and Julian Spooner Movement Director: Matt Wells Set & Costume Designer: Bethany Wells Sound Designer: Ben Grant Lighting Designers: Nick Flintoff and Pete Maxey Video Designer: Iain Syme

Cast (New Diorama): Mona Goodwin, Julian Spooner, Amalia Vitale, Matt Wells Cast (Edinburgh Fringe): Jess Mabel Jones, Julian Spooner, Amalia Vitale, Matt Wells Cast (Tour): Gina Isaac, Jess Mabel Jones, Julian Spooner, Matt Wells

Production Manager (Tour): Neil Starke Technical Stage Manager (Tour): Paul Milford Deputy Stage Manager (Tour): Jessica Dudley Stage Manager (Tour):  Carys Davies                                                                                                                                Stage Manager (NDT & Edinburgh Fringe): Lucy Adams 

Executive Producer: Sally Cowling General Manager: Amy Strike Producer (NDT): Hannah Tookey

Publicity Design: Rebecca Pitt Photography: Jamie Macmillan, Luke Forsythe, The Other Richard Marketing Consultant: Emma Martin

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FOR TOUR BOOKING ENQUIRIES, PLEASE EMAIL  [email protected]

PRODUCTION HISTORY

Jan - Feb 2019: New Diorama Theatre, London

Aug 2019: Pleasance Forth, Edinburgh Festival Fringe

2021/22: UK and International Tour

★★★★★ "An enjoyable, humorous, action-filled 80 minutes"

EVERYTHING THEATRE

★★★★  "Funny and clever... an impressive production"

WEST END WILMA

"An otherworldly ensemble of mischievous shapeshifters"

EXEUNT MAGAZINE

Behind the scenes, check out this interview with our writer for a glimpse into how we created the war of the worlds.

Isley Lynn, Writer

Jess Mabel Jones, Gina Isaac, Matt Wells, Julian Spooner // Photography: Jamie Macmillan

Julian Spooner & Jess Mabel Jones // Photography: Luke Forsythe

Gina Isaac, Julian Spooner, Matt Wells, Jess Mabel Jones // Photography: Luke Forsythe

Gina Isaac, Matt Wells// Photography: Luke Forsythe

Julian Spooner, Gina Isaac, Jess Mabel Jones // Photography: Jamie Macmillan

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