FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL
FULL TOUR CAST ANNOUNCED
Selladoor Worldwide confirms final casting for Footloose the Musical and releases a first look at rehearsal images.
Back by popular demand the musical opens in the UK at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on 14 February following 3 weeks in Zurich before an extensive UK tour.
Lucy Munden will join the cast as Ariel alongside Oonagh Cox as Rusty. In Zurich the role of Willard will be played by Luke Friend with Philip Bulcock as Reverend Moore.
Previously announced cast includes Jake Quickenden as Willard and Darren Day as Reverend Moore with Anna Westlake (Lulu) Alex Fobbester (Bickle) Ben Barrow (Wes) Ben Mabberley (Jeter) Geri Allen (Ethal) Holly Ashton (Vi) Jess Barker (Wendi-Jo) Joshua Hawkins (Ren) Samantha Richards (Urleen) Tom Mussell (Chuck) and Daniel Miles and Lucy Ireland as off-stage swings.
Jake first hit our screens in The X Factor in 2012 and again in 2014 where he went through to the live shows followed by appearances on Chart Show TV, ITV’s Kellys Heroes, as a regular panelist on Big Brothers Bit On The Side and as a contestant on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Following his win of the 2018 season of Dancing on Ice Jake has most recently been seen in hit TV show Hollyoaks. Jake is no stranger to the stage having performed in the title role of Peter Pan at Blackpool Opera House; also touring with the Dreamboys and appearing in Pantomime. He most recently starred in the acclaimed 50th anniversary production of Hair the Musical.
City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet.
Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose The Musical sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.
Footloose The Musical will be presented by Selladoor Productions and Runaway Entertainment with casting by Debbie O’Brien, and will be directed by Racky Plews, with choreography from Matt Cole, musical supervision by Mark Crossland and design by Sara Perks with lighting design from Chris Davey and sound design from Chris Whybrow.
Everybody cut loose for a night of dazzling excitement music and dancing! Tickets are on sale now – for full listings visit www.footloose-musical.com follow on social media @FootlooseTour #EverybodyCutLoose.
LISTINGS
Performance times and matinee days may vary – ticket prices may vary – please check website for details
14- 19 FEB – Plymouth Theatre Royal – www.theatreroyal.com 01752 267222
21– 26 FEB – Brighton Theatre Royal – www.atgtickets.com/brighton 0333 009 6690
28 FEB – 05 MAR – Manchester Opera House – www.atgtickets.com/manchester 0333 009 6690
14– 19 MAR – Peterborough New Theatre – www.newtheatre-peterborough.com 01733 852992
21 – 26 MAR – Stoke Regent Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/stoke 0333 009 6690
28 MAR – 02 APR – York Theatre Royal – www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk 01904 623568 – ON SALE SOON
04 – 09 APR – Cheltenham Everyman Theatre – www.everymantheatre.org.uk 01242 572573
11 – 16 APR – Blackpool Opera House – www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk 0844 856 1111
18 – 23 APR – Birmingham Alexandra – www.atgtickets.com/birmingham – 0333 009 6690
25 – 30 APR – Doncaster Cast – www.castindoncaster.com 01302 303959
02 – 07 MAY – Southampton Mayflower – www.mayflower.org.uk 02380 711811
09 – 14 MAY – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury 0333 009 6690
16 – 21 MAY – Malvern Festival Theatre – www.malvern-theatres.co.uk 01684 892277
23 – 28 MAY – Llandudno Venue Cymru – www.venuecmryu.co.uk 01492 872000
30 MAY – 04 JUN – Cardiff New Theatre – www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk – 07925 659065
06 – 11 JUN – Sunderland Empire – www.atgtickets.com/sunderland – 0333 009 6690
13 – 18 JUN – Woking New Victoria – www.atgtickets.com/woking – 0333 009 6690
20 – 25 JUN Bradford Alhambra – www.bradford-theatres.co.uk 01274 432000
28 JUN – 02 JUL – Oxford New Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/woking 0333 009 6690
04 – 09 JUL – Wolverhampton Grand – www.grandtheatre.co.uk 01902 429212
11 – 16 JUL – Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple – www.queenstheratre-barnstaple.com 01271 316523
18 – 23 JUL – Edinburgh Playhouse – www.atgtickets/edinburgh 0333 009 6690
25 – 30 JUL – His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen – www.aberdeenperformingarts.com *
01 – 06 AUG – Glasgow Kings www.atgtickets.com/glasgow 0333 009 6690 *
15 – 20 AUG – Wimbledon New Theatre – www.atgtickets/wimbledon 0333 009 6690 *
* Please note Jake Quickenden will not be performing at these venues – star casting to be announced