Cast announced for SUMMER HOLIDAY at Sheffield Theatres
Sheffield Theatres, in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre, have announced casting for their upcoming co-production of Summer Holiday The Musical, which plays at the Crucible, Sheffield from 20 June-18 July, before transferring to Blackpool Grand Theatre from 29 July-8 August.
Directed by Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti, the cast includes Fanta Barrie (The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs) as Barbara, Jim Duah (Good Golly Miss Molly) as Edwin, Ava Duncan (A Bit of Roll Play, Tramway) as Ensemble, Charlie Hale (Come From Away) as Swing, Nis Raza Hamiliton (The Railway Children) as Angie, Robin Harris (Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare North) as Steve, Matthew James Hinchliffe (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as Al, Damian Humbley (Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends) as Jerry, George Jones (Witness For The Prosecution) as Don, Elliot Mackenzie (The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) as Cyril, Jane McCarry (Still Game, BBC) as Stella, Isaac Savage (SCOTS) as Ensemble, Tolia Uwalaka (Wham! The Show) as Swing, and Trudy Ward (Gypsy, Pitlochry Festival Theatre) as Mimsie.
The iconic 1960s film is now the feel-good musical of the year! Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pop stars and of course holiday romance. Especially adapted for Sheffield and featuring classic hits such as ‘Summer Holiday’, ‘The Young Ones’ and ‘Living Doll’, Summer Holiday really is the happiest of all the musicals.
Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director and Co-Director of Summer Holiday, Elizabeth Newman and Co-director 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.”
Also on the creative team are set and costume designer Amanda Stoodley, musical director Richard Reeday, movement director Lesley Hutchison, lighting designer Rory Beaton, sound designer Tom Marshall, and casting director Arthur Carrington CDG.