Stourbridge Pantomime Company We were kindly invited along to watch this year's production of Dick Whittington and His Cat by Stourbridge Pantomime Company. Out of our duo, MT is the pantomime queen as she always fits a pantomime into her schedule. This was my first pantomime of 2019 and my first pantomime in a decade, … Continue reading Dick Whittington and His Cat
Hairspray – WBOS Youtheatre
I was a member of WBOS Youtheatre, joining in 1997, and spent many wonderful years performing in shows such as Oklahoma, 42nd Street and even playing the lead of 'Annie' in 1999. So you can imagine the delight of being invited along to watch the 2018 WBOS Youtheatre production of Hairspray. The award winning youth … Continue reading Hairspray – WBOS Youtheatre
Rent – LMYT
The award-winning Lichfield Musical Youth Theatre was formed in 1985 to provide opportunities for young people in the local area to take part in theatre activities. Their 2018 production of Rent is presented by 30 members of the company aged 16 and over. With music lyrics and a book by Jonathan Larson, Rent is a … Continue reading Rent – LMYT
Phantom of the Opera – QBMTYS
Quarry Bank Musical Theatre Youth Section (QBMTYS) was launched in 2017. Their 2018 production was the epic musical The Phantom of the Opera (youth group production). With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, The Phantom of the Opera opened in London in 1986 and is currently … Continue reading Phantom of the Opera – QBMTYS
Disenchanted! – TFTR Productions
TFTR Productions, Crestwood Theatre, Kingswinford Third From The Right Productions Ltd. are an amateur theatre company based in the West Midlands; and was formed to “bring high quality lesser known dramatic and musical theatre productions to a wider audience". Disenchanted! is part of the company’s 2018 sassitude tour. Disenchanted! opened off Broadway in … Continue reading Disenchanted! – TFTR Productions
13 – SAOS Youth Theatre
13 the musical is SAOS Youth Theatre’s first production. With music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn, 13 the musical opened on Broadway in October 2008 and closed on January 4th 2009 after a total of 105 performances. 13 tells the story of 12-year-old Evan Goldman who … Continue reading 13 – SAOS Youth Theatre
Back to the 80’s – Birmingham Youth Theatre
The award-winning Birmingham Youth Theatre perform two shows a year at the Old Rep Theatre Birmingham. Back to the 80's is the first production of the season. This “awesome musical” was written by Neil Gooding, original musical adaptation made by Scott Copeman, and later re-orchestrated and rearranged in 2003 by Brett Foster. Set in the … Continue reading Back to the 80’s – Birmingham Youth Theatre
Sister Act – QBMTS
Who doesn't love Sister Act? When Quarry Bank Musical Theatre Society invited us along to their production of the hit show we couldn't wait. The musical based on the hit 1992 film featuring Whoopi Goldberg as the iconic Deloris Van Cartier, features original music by Tony and Oscar award winner Alan Menken. With lyrics by … Continue reading Sister Act – QBMTS
Me and My Girl – Tinkers Farm Opera
Tinkers Farm made the transition from being a light opera society to a musical theatre company in 2017. Me and My Girl is their second musical theatre production. The music for this production is by Noel Gay and the original book written by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose. The book was revised by Stephen … Continue reading Me and My Girl – Tinkers Farm Opera
Our House – Youth Onstage
Youth Onstage theatre company, formed in 2002, perform two productions each year. Our House staged at the Old Rep Theatre is their first production of the season. Based on the music of Madness with a book by Tim Firth, Our House tells the story of Joe Casey. Set in North London on the night of … Continue reading Our House – Youth Onstage
