Footloose
Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. However, he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pits a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, while guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Venue
Great Hall at the LeysPerformances
- Wednesday 10th July at 7:30pm
- Thursday 11th July at 7:30pm
- Friday 12th July at 7:30pm
- Saturday 13th July at 2:30pm
- Saturday 13th July at 7:30pm
- Wednesday 17th July at 7:30pm
- Thursday 18th July at 7:30pm
- Friday 19th July at 7:30pm
- Saturday 20th July at 2:30pm
- Saturday 20th July at 7:30pm
Cast
Thomas Uhi
Ren McCormack
Lisa Smith
Ethel McCormack
Peter Woodroffe
Rv Shaw Moore
Kirsty Smith
Vi Moore
Abigail Mann
Ariel Moore
Laura Saunders
Rusty
Becky Bloom
Urleen
Cathy Bains
Wendy Jo
Alisdair Buck
Willard Hewitt
Trey Augustus
Chuck Cranston
Jonathan Black
Lyle/Bickle/Cowboy Bob
Sarah Black
Eleanor Dunbar
Alex Elbro
Lulu Warnicker
Claudio Lauria
Travis/Jeter/Cop
Damion Box
Coach
Karen Salter Poole
Betty Blast/Principal
Keith Jenkinson
Wes Warnicker
Charlotte Dargan
Ensemble
Hannah Adams
Ensemble
Rachel Gilbert
Ensemble
Issy Baker
Ensemble
Michelle Morgan
Ensemble
Alia Yakupova
Ensemble
Helena Cornu
Ensemble
Liv Clark
Ensemble
Hannah Woodroffe
Ensemble
Creative Team
Director - Holly White
Musical Director - Joshua Lewis
Choreographer - Amelia Bass
Lighting Designer - Eddy Langley
Sound Designer - Nick Hall
Assistant Choreographer - James Player