fringe ARCHIVE
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Grease - 2025
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PIPPIN - 2024
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Sunday in the park with george - 2023
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company - 2022
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rent - 2019
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american idiot - 2018
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Sister act - 2017
2025 - Grease
★★★★★
1959, Chicago. Join Sandy and Danny, alongside the Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys, as they navigate love, friendship, and identity, plus the all-important hand jive! With classic tunes and unforgettable characters, this iconic musical is full of grit, heart, and authenticity. Grease is the word! 🚘
“The Footlights are a true ensemble company, and so everyone has a back story and a moment to shine.”
“Every number is full on, energetic and a visual treat to watch”
2024 - PIPPIN
★★★★★
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Amy Stinton - Director
Falk Meier - Musical Director
Rose Roberts - Choreographer
Kyri Antholis - Co-Producer
Tom Beazley - Co-Producer and Production Manager
Intimacy Coordinator - Rebecca Mahar
Ast. Director - Tai Remus-Elliot
Ast. Musical Directors - Gabby Blackie, Ciara Brody and Benji Castella McDonald
Ast. Choreographers - Greta Abbey and Amrit Gill
Ast. Production Manager - Abby Brooks
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Dan Bryant - Pippin
Germima Iseka-Bekano - Leading Player
Allison Lavercombe - Catherine
Ewan Robertson - King Charlemagne
Minnie Cross - Fastrada
Orly Benn - Berthe
Benji Atkinson - Lewis
Emma Bland - Theo
Lyss Britton - Ensemble
Bella Cripwell - Ensemble
Rosie Fletcher - Ensemble
Fiona Forster - Ensemble
Juliet Gentle - Ensemble
Marie Keinde - Ensemble
Elham Khosravipour - Ensemble
Rue Richardson - Ensemble
Hannah Shaw - Ensemble
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Stage Manager - Nina Birbeck
Deputy Stage Manager - Louis Handley
Set Designer - Holly Stephens
Sound Designer - Martha Barrow
Lighting Designer - Tom Beazley
Costume Designer - Eva Mortensen
Ast. Costume Designers - Charlotte Foster and Millie Franchi
Set Assistant - India Marshall
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Conductor / Keys 1 - Falk Meier
Keyboard 2 - Amelia Brennan
Keyboard 3 / Reed - Evie Alberti
Guitar - Luke Shaw
Bass - Tal Liston-Smith
Trumpet - Gavin Lee
Trombone - Alice McDonald
Reed 1 - Rachel Pullin
Reed 2 - Caterina Lue
Violin - Srishti Ramakrishnan
Cello - Anna Maclean
Drums - Ross Mackenzie
In the dimly lit corners of the stage, shadows whisper tales of a young prince: Pippin. Guided by the mysterious Leading Player, watch as Pippin struggles through a labyrinth of desires, constantly grappling with the call of power, love’s seduction and the allure of self-discovery. But lurking beneath the surface lies a cryptic truth waiting to be unveiled, beckoning Pippin to unravel the mysteries of his own existence. This hilarious yet poignant musical, with lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson, is sure to leave audiences spellbound in a realm of mystery and wonder.
“Edinburgh University Footlights’ production of Pippin is a tour de force of musical theatre, packed with fun, feeling and thought-provoking moral questions.”
“Even after two and a half hours, it is fair to say the audience were ready for an encore.”
2023 - sunday in the park with george
★★★
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Tom Steed - Co-Director
Harriet Masters - Co-Director
Rebecca Kelly - Musical Director
Eilidh McCroskie - Producer
Cameron Currie - Assistant Producer
Tom Beazley - Production Manager
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Chris Kane - George
Phoebe Simpson - Dot
Sebastian Schneeberger - Jules
Alice Wollocombe - Yvonne
Giulia Pesciarelli - Old Lady
Abby Harkness - Nurse
Sally Franks - Frieda
Felix Foote - Franz
Ottilie Hill Smith - Celeste
Catherine McStay - Celeste
Thaddeus Buttrey - Soldier
Theo Chevis - Boatman
Richeldis Brosnan - Louise/Mrs
Nash Nørgaard - Louis/Mr
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Tom Beazley & Freya Game - Production Managers
Lewis Eggeling - Set Designer
Marie-Louise Wohrle - Lighting Designer
Martha Barrow - Sound Designer
Ryan Dai & Zofia Klim - Costume Designers
Charlie Foster - Costume Assistant
Claudi Alibrando, Mary Angelique Boyd, Isabella O’Leary, Sophie Turner - Costume Makers
Following our five star sell-out production of ‘COMPANY’ in 2022, Footlights are delighted to announce our return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 with: ‘SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE’.
With music and lyrics by the late Stephen Sondheim and book by John Lapine, the Tony and Olivier award winning ‘SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE’ is a contemporary take on a hilariously witty and beautiful tale about love, art and chasing success, promises to resonate today.
“‘This was a Sondheim show that I doubted I would ever have a chance to see on stage. I am, therefore, hugely grateful for the opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful performance - moving, thought provoking, and with superb acting and singing.’”
““I hope at least some of these charismatic young players choose to go on to professional careers””
2022 - company
★★★★★
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Phee Simpson - Co-Director
Clare Nolan - Co-Director
Lara Searle - Producer
Rebecca Kelly - Musical Director
Jacob Henney - Co-Production Manager
Tom Beazley - Co-Production Manager
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Conor O’Cuinn - Bobby
Kirsty Nolan - Sarah
Chris Kane - Harry
Hattie Masters - Susan
Theo Chevis - Peter
Eleanor Flavin - Jenny
Sebastian Schneeberger - David
Lucy McClure - Amy
Tom Steed - Paul
Giulia Pesciarelli - Joanne
Angus Hogg - Larry
Olivia Hall - April
Chelsea Laurik - Marta
Nina Harman - Kathy
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Mitchell Collins - Stage Manager
Freya Game - Co-Lighting Designer
Rachel Wilcox - Co-Lighting Designer
Parasol Wu - Sound Designer
Lilli Steffens - Set Designer
Following our sell-out production of ‘RENT’ in 2019, Footlights are delighted to announce our return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022 with: ‘COMPANY’.
With music and lyrics by the late Stephen Sondheim, the Tony and Olivier award winning ‘COMPANY’ takes us on a journey through dinner parties, first dates, and emotional encounters as the characters make sense of their relationships, vulnerability, and what ‘being alive’ truly means.
“An extraordinary pool of youthful talent - singing, acting, music and direction - that rivals what you would expect from professionals.”
“There is not a single moment in the musical that does not bring joy.”
2019 - rent
★★★★
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Kirsten Innes - Director
Brett McCarthy Harrop - Assistant Director
Connie McFarlane - Choreographer
Hugh Richardson - Musical Director
Mark Sandford - Assistant Musical Director
Theresa Cripps - Producer
Mhairi Goodwin - Assistant Producer
Olivia Mears-Young & Katie Oliver - Production Managers
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Adam Makepeace - Mark Cohen
Ben Greenberg - Roger Davis
Rachael Brown - Mimi Marquez
Gordon Stackhouse - Angel Dumott Schunard
Fraser Mycroft - Tom Collins
Imogen Challen - Maureen Johnson
Anna Steen - Joanne Jefferson
Douglas Stephenson - Benny Coffin
Ensemble:
Emily Williams
Liam Bradbury
Michael Barker
Michael Martin
Mimi Joffroy
Rebecca Joyce
Rebecca Maxwell
Edinburgh University are thrilled to announce that we will be taking the hit musical 'RENT' to this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Jonathan Larson's 'RENT' follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. 'RENT' brings forward a message of finding hope and positivity even in the darkest of times.
“The Edinburgh University Footlights bring energy and stunning musical performances to this modern musical”
“Edinburgh University Footlights have proven themselves to be a major contender when it comes to putting on strong fringe performances and Rent is no different”
2018 - american idiot
★★★★★
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Maddie Flint - Director & Assistant Choreographer
Anna Steen - Choreographer
Samuel Hogarth - Co-Musical Director
Hugh Richardson - Co-Musical Director
James Hart - Co-Producer
Annabel Reid - Co-Producer
Brodie Smith - Co-Production & Stage Manager
Katie Oliver - Co-Production & Stage Manager
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Matt Galloway - Johnny
Mimi Joffroy - Whatsername
Fraser Mycroft - Will
Eleanor Crowe - Heather
Liam Bradbury - Tunny
Trevor Lin - Extraordinary Girl
Brett McCarthy Harrop - St Jimmy
Connie McFarlane - Alysha
Daniel Stansfield - Theo
Adam Makepeace - Favourite Son
Rachael Beaty - Libby
Kirsten Innes - Michelle
Meg Edwards - Leslie
Caili Crowe - Christina
Elliott Gruzin - Declan
Eduardo Fahey - Chase:
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Georgie Carey - Costume Manager
Leah Bradbury - Costume Assistant
Olesya Lesyk - Tech Manager
Liz Marsh - Lighting Designer :
Edinburgh University Footlights are proud to present Green Day’s award winning musical "American Idiot" this Fringe season. This show takes the most electrifying of Green Day’s music and brings it to life in a non-stop assault on the senses. We follow Johnny, the self-proclaimed Jesus of Suburbia, and his equally disaffected friends Will and Tunny as they struggle to find meaning in their lives. They are trapped between rage and love, a concept that defines and drives their generation. Visceral and explosive, this show will have you humming guitar solos for weeks.
“I was, of course, expecting to enjoy it, but I wasn’t expecting it to be quite THIS good. ”
“The cast throughout are entirely committed to putting on the best possible show that they can. The camaraderie and spirit the company share is incredibly impressive.”
2017 - sister act
★★★
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Ansley Clark - Director
Caili Crow - Choreographer
Sam Hogarth - Co-Musical Director
Lauren Smith - Co-Musical Director
James Hart - Co-Producer
Emily Williams - Co-Producer
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Sarah Couper - Deloris Van Cartier
Matt Galloway - Eddie Souther
Jake Rumble - Curtis Jackson
Talya Steinberg - Mother Superior
Alice Hoult - Sister Mary Robert
Nicola Frier - Sister Mary Patrick
Mhairi Goodwin - Sister Mary Lazarus
Douglas Stephenson - Monsignor O'Hara
Fraser Mycroft - Joey
Peter Ning - Pablo
Adam Makepeace - TJ
Brett McCarthy Harrop - Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours
Connie McFarlane - Sister Mary Theresa
Mae Hearons - Sister Mary Stephen
Anna Lawrence - Michelle/Ensemble Nun
Shannon Devlin - Tina/Ensemble Nun :
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Danya Bradley-Barnes - Production Manager
Kathryn Weaving - Costume Manager
Andrew Hay - Lighting Operator
James Hart - Sound Operator
Rachael Beaty, Simon Holm, Abi Stirling, Charlotte Jones - Stage Crew
Returning to the Fringe after 20 years, Edinburgh University Footlights presents the divine comedy musical Sister Act!
This holy heartwarming tale of love and friendship follows Deloris Van Cartier on her journey from sinful showgirl to soulful sister. The collision of life within the convent and the outside world originally leads to chaos, but through a mutual affinity for music the sisters and Deloris begin to change eachothers' lives for the better.
““Plenty of individual noteworthy performances””
