Wildcats assemble – the preliminary solid has been introduced for the forthcoming manufacturing of Excessive College Musical, coming to Salford’s Lowry Theatre.
Main the solid will likely be Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia!) and Leonor Correia (Six) as Troy and Gabriella. They are going to be joined by Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer, who’re presently starring in Titanique the Musical, as brother and sister duo Sharpay and Ryan.
The information was introduced final night time in the course of the What’sOnStage Awards, adopted by the first-ever public efficiency from the solid. Additional casting will likely be revealed sooner or later.
Produced by Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions with Lowry, Excessive College Musical will run on the Lowry in Salford from 21 August to 13 September 2026. Based mostly on the Disney Channel authentic transfer, this would be the first UK non-replica manufacturing of Excessive College Musical and marks 20 years for the reason that movie’s authentic launch.
The venue’s Lyric Theatre is being reconfigured for the performances to create the last word East Excessive expertise. This can embody an immersive basketball courtroom setting, on-stage seating, and and prolonged enjoying space. Followers can anticipate to listen to all of the classics from the unique film together with ‘We’re All In This Collectively’, ‘Breaking Free’, and ‘Stick To The Standing Quo’.
Excessive College Musical includes a e-book by David Simpatico with music tailored, organized and produced by Bryan Louiselle. The manufacturing will likely be co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton.
The artistic group additionally contains choreography by Aaron Renfree, set design by Andrew Exeter, sound design by Matt Peploe, video design by George Reeve, lighting design by Rory Beaton, costume design by Sophia Pardon, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, musical route by Audra Cramer, casting by Pearson Casting, manufacturing administration by Ammonite Studios, and normal administration by Chris Harper Productions.
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