SHOW ARCHIVE
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Kiss Me, Kate - 2025/26
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9 to 5 - 2024/25
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Guys & Dolls - 2023/24
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Bring it on - 2022/2023
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the wedding singer - 2021/22
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chicago - 2019/20
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9 to 5 - 2018/19
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fame - 2017/18
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urinetown - 2016/17
2025/26 - Kiss Me, Kate
★★★★
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Director - William Freebairn
Co-Producer - Emelia Auster
Co-Producer - Alice Fraser
Co-Choreographer - Lyss Britton
Co-Choreographer - Caitlin Visser
Co-Musical Director - Josh Chamberlain
Co-Musical Director - Emily Smith
Production Manager - Amy Stinton
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Frederick C. Graham - Ewan Robertson
Lilli Vanessi - Nina Birbeck
Lois Lane - Elham Khosravipour
Bill Calhoun - Dan J. Bryant
Gangster 1 - Bella Cripwell
Gangster 2 - Christiana Doe
General - Jack Thomas
Paul and Ensemble - Aaron Venter
Hattie and Ensemble - Bella Cook
Gremio and Ensemble - Sam Bennett
Hortensio and Ensemble - Lucy Walker
Harry and Ensemble - Erika Ware
Ralph and Ensemble - Rosie Hopson
Pops and Ensemble - Jamila Salim
Dance Captain and Ensemble - Archie Hannay
Waitress and Ensemble - Bea Lermite
Wardrobe Lady and Ensemble - Nicole Reid
Stagehand and Ensemble - Charlie Senior
Stagehand and Ensemble - Jess Kaijaks
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Conductor - Emily Smith
Piano - Joshua Chamberlain
Synth - Bessie Taggart
Violin 1 – Amelia Dunlop
Violin 2 - Aleyna Tunc
Viola - Aimee Ma
Cello - Isabella Sandberg
Double Bass - Jake Mikulin
Guitar - Eric Rogers
Reed 1 - Katie Rawson
Reed 2 - James Reinhardt
Reed 3 - Juliet Grey
Reed 4 - Clancy Wahl
Trombone - Alistair Sealy
Trumpet - Abby Bailey
Percussion - Ethan James
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Lighting Designer - Lily Goodchild
Deputy Lighting Designer - Sophie Bendon
Co-Sound Designer - Luke Hardwick
Co-Sound Designer - Sam Burgess
Deputy Sound Designer - Louis Taylor
Co-Set Manager - Danby Lee
Co-Set Manager - Charlie Smith
Costume Designer - Eloise Robertson
Deputy Costume Designer - Florence Morgan
Hair and Makeup Manager - Lily Jessie Anderson
Stage Manager - Apsara Shah
Brush up your Shakespeare and get your show tunes ready for Edinburgh University Footlights’ production of Kiss Me, Kate! Cole Porter’s classic musical tells the story of the opening night of a touring theatre company’s show, The Taming of the Shrew. However, the drama doesn’t end offstage. Their production stars ex-spouses: vibrant and headstrong leading lady Lilli Vanessi as Katharine and charismatic, arrogant Frederick C. Graham as both Petruchio and the show’s director. Lilli and Fred may be divorced, but that can’t stop their chemistry or their incessant arguing - which begin to bleed into their portrayal of Katherine and Petruchio. Meanwhile, young nightclub singer Lois Lane plays Katharine’s younger sister Bianca, like her character Lois too has many admirers, Fred among them, but her hands are full with her boyfriend, Bill ( who also plays Lucentio). However, Bill's gambling addiction is putting the whole show in jeopardy as he recently signed a $10,000 IOU in Fred’s name. When two gangsters arrive to collect it, the show is thrown into confusion, chaos, and comedy.
“An evening of wit, warmth and unabashed entertainment ”
“Kiss Me, Kate aims for the stars and delivers astonishingly delightful results”
2024/25 - 9 to 5
★★★★★
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Co- Director - Max Middleton
Co-Director - Ellie Jackson
Co-Producer - Amy Stinton
Co-Producer - Abby Brookes
Assistant Producer - Hattie Sumners
Choreographer - Lyss Britton
Assistant Choreographer - Alice Fraser
Co-Musical Director - Benji Castella-Mcdonald
Co-Musical Director - Eric Rogers
Production Manager - Ellen Breen
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Violet - Orly Benn
Doralee - Fiona Forster
Judy - Richeldis Brosnan
Franklin Hart Jr. - Levi Jones
Roz - Hannah Whelan
Joe and Ensemble - Mario Gee
Dwayne and Ensemble - Mayokun Dosunmu
Josh and Ensemble - Sophie Gent
Missy and Ensemble - Minnie Cross
Maria and Ensemble - Sophie Davis
Dick and Ensemble - Huw Turnbull
Kathy and Ensemble - Darcey Chong
Margaret and Ensemble - Emma Bland
Bob and Ensemble - Tilda Glynn
Featured Ensemble - Lucy Walker
Featured Ensemble - Daisy Murray
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Conductor and Keys 1 - Eric Rogers
Keys 2 - Benji Castella-Mcdonald
Bass - Taliesin Liston Smith
Drums - Ethan James
Guitar 1 - Asher Steele
Guitar 2 - Evie Alberti
Percussion - Amelia Brenan
Reed 1 - Caitlin Lacey
Reed 2 - James Reinhardt
Trombone - Sophie Bendon
Trumpet 1 - Katie Parker
Trumpet 2 - Gemma Hotchkiss
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Lighting Designer - Tom Beazley
Deputy Lighting Designer - Lily Goodchild
Sound Designer - Jack Oldcorn
Set Designers - Serena Hopkins & Lucy Izzy
Costume Designers - Millie Franchi & Jocelyn Law
Stage Managers - Bea Temmink & Alba McGowan
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, spin that Rolodex, and get clocked in for Edinburgh University Footlights' production of '9 to 5 The Musical’! Take a seat in the office of Consolidated Industries, where alongside the tapping of typewriters and buzz of the answering machine, three female coworkers plot their revenge against their sexist, egotistical boss. Through camaraderie, a kidnapping plan, and a whole cupful of ambition, will the ladies fulfil their wildest dreams and change the office for the better? Or will an unexpected visit from the CEO turn the tables once again? Inspired by the classic 80s film and featuring a toe-tapping score from Dolly Parton herself, this feel-good musical comedy is full of mischief and wit, where a touch of office sabotage might be just the trick to get business back in order. After all, revenge tastes better than coffee sweetener!
“The easiest five-star review I have ever given”
“The talent and dedication of those involved with the Edinburgh University Footlights never fail to impress”
2023/24 - GUYS & DOLLS
★★★★★
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Director - Phee Simpson
Co-Producer - Kyri Antholis
Co-Producer - Ollie Griffiths
Choreographer - Rosie Fletcher
Assistant Choreographer - Lyss Britton
Musical Director - Emily Phillips
Assistant Musical Director - Amelia Brenan
Production Manager - Martha Barrow
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Sky Masterson - Sebastian Schneeberger
Sarah Brown - Nina Harman
Nathan Detroit - Beni Barker
Miss Adelaide - Megan Le Brocq
Nicely-Nicely Johnson - Benji Castella McDonald
Benny Southstreet - Daniel Bryant
Harry the Horse - Tom Steed
Arvide Abernathy - Eleanor Flavin
Lt. Brannigan - Benji Atkinson
Big Jule - Maria McStay
Hotbox Dancers:
Minnie Cross
Richeldis Brosnan
Daisy Murray
Tess Bailie
Emma Bland
Lauren Green
Ensemble:
Orly Benn
Bella Cripwell
Sophie Gent
Sam Wouters
Tilda Glynn
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Keys 1 - Emily Phillips
Keys 2 - Amelia Brenan
Violin 1 - Emma Cairns
Violin 1 - Abby Hanson
Violin 2 - Aimee Ma
Violin 2 - Tala Davidson
Cello - Lucy Pye
Flute, Piccolo - Lauren Mooney
Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Oboe - Ailsa Smith
Also Sax, Tenor Sax - Brooke Jessop
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax - Alice Robinson
Trumpet 1 - Julian Shield
Trumpet 2 - Becca Renouf Laverack
Trumpet 3 - Joshua Howieson
Trombone - Alice Macdonald
French Horn - Reuben Simon
Bass - Luke Shaw
Drums - Sam Pemberton
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Tom Beazley
Tihani Shahrudin
Zara Bathurst
Eric Rogers
Tatiana Kacmarska
Veronica Yung
Holly Stephens
Azalea Drace
Lewis Eggeling
Olivia Dale
Tara Healy
Oli Peattie-Hume
Ryan Dai
Jo Crampton
Amy Stinton
Katie Beverland
Lu Zhou
Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Damon Runyon's New York with Edinburgh University Footlights' production of 'Guys and Dolls'! Nathan Detroit, a small-time gambler, is on a mission to find the perfect spot for his legendary craps game. That's where a bet with the smooth Sky Masterson comes in. Sky's challenge? To sweep Sarah Brown, a strait-laced missionary, off her feet for a dinner date in bustling Havana. And let's not forget Nathan's longtime fiancée, Adelaide, a nightclub singer who's more than ready for commitment.
“While I’ve seen a few productions over the years, this one, powered by a cast of supremely talented young performers, is surely the most impressive”
“With its incredible direction, unmatched set, lighting, and cast, this production is worth nothing less than five stars”
2022/23 - Bring it on
★★★★
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Director - Amy Stinton
Executive Producer/Production Manager - Tom Beazley
Choreographers - Emily Bealer and Rose Roberts
Musical Director - Eric Rogers
Producers - Ella Catherall and Simran Punjabi
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Campbell - Lucy McClure
Danielle - Mokkie Tebeila
Eva - Maria McStay
Bridget - Gemima Iseka-Bekano
Nautica - Keiko Tani
La Cienega - Brandon Yim
Randall - Chris Kane
Twig - Ryan Dai
Cameron - Benjamin Atkinson
Skylar - Giulia Pesciarelli
Kylar - Kirsten Matthews
Steven - Conor Quinn
Dance Crew and Ensemble:
Minnie Cross (Dance Captain)
Tess Bailie
Rosie Fletcher
Ensemble:
Emma Bland
Claudia Efemini
Fiona Forster
Marie Keinde
Rhiannon Kozel
Eilidh McCroskie
Hattie Masters
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Kokone Makino - Co-Stage Manager
Lauralyn Gibson - Co-Stage Manager
Olivia Pierce - Set Designer
Abi Ehrlich - Sound Designer
Ellie Anderson - Costume Designer
Jacob Henney - Lighting Designer
Diya Goel - Assistant production Manager
Soph Hudson - Stage Crew
Holly O’Neill - Stage Crew
Atlanta Lewis - Sound Team
Victoria Lee-Valerio - Sound Team
Holly Spragg - Set Team
Artemis Sole - Lighting Team
Chloe Squire - Lighting Team
Katie Beverland - Costume Team
Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most cheertastic - she's been named captain of the squad! But an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring, hard knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition - the National Championships.
“Promising to bring it, Edinburgh University Footlights brought it, served it, and left the audience ravenous for more”
“Footlights deserved every cheer it got”
2022/23 - the wedding singer
★★★★
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Aisling Anderson - Producer
Katie Slater - Director
Rebecca Kelly - Musical Director
Ioanna Bacrau (Biscuit) - Choreographer
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Chris Kane - Robbie
Phee Simpson - Julia
Beni Barker - Sammy
Lucy McClure - Holly
Megan Le Brocq - Linda
Mitchell Collins - Glen
Joey Lawson - George
Rachel Meek - Rosie
Ensemble:
Cameron Currie
Eleanor Flavin
Harriet Masters
Kirsten Matthews
Eilidh McCroskie
Poppy Moore
Kirsty Nolan
Giulia Pesciarelli
Brandon Yim
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Jacob Henney - Stage Manager
Emma Stier - Set Designer
David Jay - Sound Designer
Ryan Dai - Costume Designer
Tom Beazley - Co-Lighting Designer
Hazel Moss - Co-Lighting Designer
Fatima Bouzidi - Assistant Stage Manager
Devyn Birchall - Stage Crew
Shona Briers - Assistant Sound Design
Sasha Cordier - Assistant Sound Design
Lee Harding - Assistant Set Design
Coleena Collins - Assistant Set Design
Rachel Wilcox - Lighting Assistant
Ruby Mansell - Costume Assistant
Willow Bowkett - Costume Assistant
In 1985, New Jersey, Robbie Hart is working as a wedding singer and Julia Sullivan, a wedding waitress. When the pair meet, Robbie is preparing to marry his fiancé Linda, and Julia dreams of getting engaged to her partner Glen. Robbie and Julia are convinced they are with the loves of their lives, yet, soon after meeting, everything changes… In times of uncertainty, what happens when you follow your heart?
“The production is compelling with its warmth, humour, and charm, which moves the audience to a standing ovation.”
“Plenty of gutsy delivery and vocal attack.”
2019/20 - chicago
★★★★★
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Theresa Cripps - Co-Producer
Katy Galloway - Co-Producer
Becca Chadder - Director
Caitlin Morgan - Musical Director
Zach Gilbert - Assistant Musical Director
Flo Hardy - Choreographer
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Rebecca Joyce - Roxie Hart
Lauren Robinson - Velma Kelly
Matthew Storey - Billy Flynn
Alex Ansdell - Amos Hart
Niamh Higgins - Matron 'Mama' Morton
Connie McFarlane - Mary Sunshine
Liam Bradbury - Ensemble & Fred Casely
Anna Phillips — Ensemble & Linz
Rosa Loedel - Ensemble & Mona
Sally Franks - Ensemble Hunyak
Charlie Spring - Ensemble & June
Becky Maxwell - Ensemble & Annie
Vivienne Burch - Ensemble
Febi Jaimon - Ensemble
James Crang - Ensemble
Cameron Currie - Ensemble
Amy Knowles - Ensemble
Nicole Standon - Ensemble
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Reed 1 - Jack Smith
Reed 2 - Cameron Kuronen-Stewart
Reed 3 - Lottie Needham
Reed 4 - Richard Blaquiere
Trumpet 1 - David Cumming
Trumpet 2 - Harry Marshall
Trombone 1 - Emma Clark
Trombone 2 - Emily Greenwood
Violin - Chrissie Johnson
Keys 1 - Caitlin Morgan
Keys 2 - Jack wood
Banjo - Jack Wood
Bass - Mark Sandford
Percussion - Jonnie Grant
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Katie Oliver - Production Manager
Olivia Mears-Young - Stage Manager
Emma Hunt - Lighting Designer
David Jay - Sound Designer
Zoe Murdoch - Costume Manager
Ines Van de Paverd - Makeup Artist
Roxie Hart wants to be famous. Roxie Hart wants to be loved…but most of all Roxie Hart doesn't want to be executed. After shooting her faithless lover in roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie, Velma Kelly and the “Merry Murderesses” of the Cook County Jail vie for the spotlight and headlines, ultimately joining forces in pursuit of the American Dream: fame, fortune and acquittal.
“Footlights have managed to not only create a night of magic on stage, but to transform the entire space into an immersive experience of 1920s Vaudeville”
“A vibrant performance”
2018/19 - 9 to 5
★★★★★
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Director - Maddie Flint
Assistant Director - Meg Edwards
Musical Director - Jack Wood
Assistant Musical Director - Rebecca Kelly
Producer Theresa Cripps
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Violet: Anna Steen
Judy : Gemma Lowcock
Doralee: Alice Hoult
Franklin Hart : Daniel Stansfield
Roz: Mhairi Goodwin
Joe: Yann Davies
Dwayne: James Hart
Josh: Brett McCarthy-Harrop
Kathy: Caili Crow
Missy/Margaret: Lauren Robinson
Dick/Bob: Andrew Hay
The Ensemble:
Lydia Housley
Maya Sargent
Xanthe Cummings
Amelia Chinnock-Schumann
Febi Jaimon
Marlon Jasielczuk-Lando
Rorke Wilson
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Reed 1: Jack Burrows
Reed 2: Lottie Needham
Trumpet 1: David Cumming
Trumpet 2: Harry Marshall
Trombone: Emma Clark
Violin: Chrissie Johnson
Keys 1: Jack Wood
Keys 2: Rebecca Kelly
Guitar 1: Zach Gilbert
Guitar 2: Finlay Johnson
Bass: Brodie Smith
Drums: Jonnie Grant
Percussion: Andrew Murphy
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Production Manager: Katie Oliver
Stage Manager: Olivia Mears-Young
Asst. Stage Managers: Rebecca O’Donoghue & Zoe Murdoch
Set Designer: Pauline Libosvar
Lighting Designer: Becky Spiers
Lighting Assistants: Emma Hunt & Eve Miller
Sound Designer: Hamish Misselbrook
Costume Manager: Tal Breer
Costume Hands: Tanya Sitnikova, Olivia Watkins, Ali McDermott Brown & Kirsten Innes
Stage Hands: Annie Stoner, Emily Turnbull, Eleanor Cambridge, Sophie Lee & Marie Gaasø Rimolsrønning
Outrageous, hilarious and thought-provoking, 9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three women thrown together and pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Doralee, Violet and Judy form an unlikely friendship and concoct a ridiculous plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor. Together, will the girls manage to reform Consolidated Industries - or will events unravel around them?
“A damn good show .. poetry in a big, shiny sequined dress”
“Tremendous fun... the Footlights cast never misses a beat.”
2017/18 - fame
★★★★★
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Director : Caitlin Powell
Co-Musical Director : Carey Irving
Co-Musical Director : Brodie Smith
Choreographer : Caili Crow
Co-Producer : James Hart
Co-Producer : Maddie Flint
Production Manager : Rui Zhang
Stage Manager : Katie Oliver
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Carmen : Mimi Joffroy
Nick : Adam Makepeace
Serena : Alice Hoult
Joe : Matt Galloway
Iris : Hannah Barnetson
Jack : Liam Bradbury
Schlomo : Andrew Hay
Mabel : Connie McFarlane
Lambchops : Brett McCarthy Harrop
Goody : George Tomsett
Ms Sherman : Mhairi goodwin
Ms Bell : Anna Lawrence
Mr Myers : Douglas Stephenson
Mr Scheinkopf : Matthew Storey
Ensemble:
James Crang
Rachael Beaty
Matthieu Steffen
Harri Jones
Anna Steen
Nicole Stanton
Lauren Robinson
Trevor Lin
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Conductor : Carey Irving
Keyboards : Jack Wood and Ryan Hanlon
Guitar : Zach Gilbert
Bass : Brodie Smith
Drums : Hugh Richardson
Trombones : Emma Clark and Craig Brownhill
Trumpet : Emma Wallace
Reed : Jack Burrows
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Set Designer : Pauline Libosvar
Set Assistants : Frances Driscoll, Polly Burnay, Isabel Duffy, Katie Oliver, Annie Doherty, Raf Alford, Lucy Branchflower, Bex Nuttall Grace Rogers, Ellie Udale
Lighting Designer : Katherine Bull
Lighting Assistants : Sam Griffin, Erin Harper, Becky Spiers
Sound Operator : Oliver Barker
Costume Designer : Maddie Flint
Costume Manager : Charlotte Livingston
Costume Assistants : Megan Tetlow-Walker, Tess Rezard, Natasha Allen
Photography : Andrew Perry
Publicity : Alison Geddes
Edinburgh University Footlights are delighted to announce that their 2018 Production will be FAME - THE MUSICAL. Fame is a show stopping, Olivier award winning, all singing and all dancing sensation. The story follows students coming of age in a performing arts school, striving for excellence and coming to terms with life and relationships.
Fame - The Musical follows a group of ambitious students as they attempt to navigate life at the illustrious high school for performing arts in 1980's New York. It tells the story of the students of the final graduating class as they struggle with their journey into adulthood. We see them battle with tempestuous relationships, ambition, their own self confidence and fame itself as they all pursue a united dream of seeing their names in the lights.
“With the iconic soundtrack ringing through the ears of the audience long after the show finishes, this is a high-kicking, air-jumping, stonker of a show. Edinburgh University Footlights, we’ll remember your name”
“Based on the excellent standards of acting and singing, we believe it would be difficult to distinguish these young performers from professionals. On the whole, Footlights’ rendition of Fame: The Musical is certainly not one to be missed.”
2016/17 - urinetown
★★★★
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Director : Maddie Flint
Musical Director : Steven Segaud
Choreographer : Sarah April Lamb
Producer : Nicola Frier
Production Manager : Danya Bradley-Barnes
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Bobby Strong : Nitai Levi
Hope Cladwell : Eleanor Crowe
Caldwell B. Cladwell : Johnny Ross-Tatam
Penelope Pennywise : Sarah Couper
Officer Lockstock : Douglas Stephenson
Little Sally : Rachael Beaty
Little Becky Two Shoes / UGC Staff / The Poor : Ansley Clark
Hot Blades Harry / Dr Billeaux / The Poor : Lewis Mcdonald
Officer Barrel : Fraser Mycroft
Mr. McQueen / The Poor : Andrew Hay
Senator Fipp / The Poor : Adam Makepeace
Old Man Strong / The Poor : Sean Vannet
Josephine Strong : Grace Dickson
Mrs. Millenium / The Poor : Anna Steen
Tiny Tom : Liam Bradbury
Soupy Sue / UGC Staff : Fiona Keith
Billy Boy Bill / UGC Staff : Trevor Lin
Robbie the Stockfish / UGC Staff : Alice Anning
Hildago Joe / UGC Staff : Harry Macgregor
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Conductor & Keyboard : Steven Segaud
Trombone/Euphonium : Andrew Blair
Percussion : Darren Gallacher
Reed : Vicky Jones
Bass : Johnnie Grant
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Stage Manager : Kate Brown
Deputy Stage Manager : Ruth Brown
Assistant Stage Managers : Katie Oliver, Isambard Goodbody, Alice Spann, Sasha Gold, Brodie Smith, Tamsin Drysdale, Harriet Newcombe
Electrician : Jack Simpson
Lighting Designer : Lora Bedford
Assisted by: LX Two - Rui Zhang
Sound One : Huw Jones
Sound Assistants : Katherine Bull, Amy Heart
Set Manager : Maya Sacks
Set Assistants : Katie Oliver, Isambard Goodbody, Emeline Beroud, Patrick Laverty, Lorna Welsh
Costume Manager : Kathryn Weaving
Costume Assistants : Molly Lambourne, Megan Tetlow-Walker, Charlotte Livingston, Natasha Allen
Hair & Make-up : Bella Rogers, Abi Stirling
Urinetown is set in a town that is desperately suffering a water shortage following a 20 year drought. The notorious Urine Good Company (UGC) controls the regulation of water and public toilets, exploiting the poor and threatening to banish them to Urinetown if taxes aren't paid, whilst they enjoy their luxurious lifestyle. Meanwhile the unlikely hero, Bobby Strong, starts a revolution against the UGC and finds out what Urinetown has meant all along.
“The team and cast have put on an effective musical piece that successfully satirises the genre itself and never fails to leave the audience laughing and smiling as they leave the auditorium.”
“Overall, it was a great rendition of a new and exciting musical, which unlike many others, has a refreshingly melancholy ending.”
