Production images have been released for Summer Holiday The Musical, the co-production from Sheffield Theatres and Blackpool Grand Theatre.
Directed by Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti, the musical is currently playing at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until 18 July before transferring to Blackpool Grand Theatre from 29 July to 8 August.
Based on the iconic 1960s film, the show follows Don and his friends on a European road trip packed with music, adventure and romance.
The cast includes Fanta Barrie, Jim Duah, Ava Duncan, Charlie Hale, Nis Raza Hamilton, Robin Harris, Matthew James Hinchliffe, Damian Humbley, George Jones, Elliot Mackenzie, Jane McCarry, Isaac Savage, Tolia Uwalaka and Trudy Ward.
Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti said: “For us, Summer Holiday is pure joy – full of freedom, adventure, music and heart. We’re incredibly excited to bring a fresh new energy to this iconic musical and create a production that feels vibrant, uplifting and bursting with life.”
The creative team includes set and costume designer Amanda Stoodley, musical director Richard Reeday, movement director Lesley Hutchison, lighting designer Rory Beaton, sound designer Tom Marshall, associate director Eilidh Gibson and casting director Arthur Carrington CDG.
The stage adaptation is by Michael Gyngell and Mark Haddigan, based on the film directed by Peter Yates, with a screenplay by Ronald Cass and Peter Myers.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
