High School Musical
It's a truly iconic show that launched the careers of some huge stars. We can't wait for the East High Wildcats to come to Salford!
Matthew Eames, co-head of theatres at the Lowry
Why see High School Musical?
Breaking Free All Over Again!
Starring Jason Donovan* as Coach Bolton and KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus!
What time is it? Disney's High School Musical is returning to the UK, so you'd better get'cha head in the game! Hope Mill Theatre and the Lowry are teaming up to bring the first-ever UK non-replica production of the smash-hit musical that put the Wildcats on the map and made karaoke as cool as any basketball slam dunk! It's the start of something new - ready to relive your childhood all over again?
About The Show
Co-directed by Hope Mill's Joseph Houston and William Whelton, this brand-new, immersive basketball court staging gives the real East High a run for its money. The Lowry's Lyric Theatre is being transformed with enough on-stage seating and extended playing area to power a thousand pep rallies - or, in the words of Ms Darbus, the musicale!
The show is sure to feature all your favourite bops, including: We're All In This Together, Stick to the Status Quo, Breaking Free, and Get'cha Head in the Game.
Go Wildcats we'll see you on the court!
*Please note, Jason Donovan will not be performing in the shows on Saturday, 19th September.
Cast
- Jason Donovan as Coach Bolton
- KayCee Stroh as Ms Darbus
- Tobias Turley as Troy
- Leonor Correia as Gabriella
- Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay
- Luke Bayer as Ryan
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Based on the original Disney film
- Book by David Simpatico
- Music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle
- Co-directed by Joseph Houston and William Whelton
- Choreography by Aaron Renfree
- Set design by Andrew Exeter
- Sound design by Matt Peploe
- Video design by George Reeve
- Lighting design by Rory Beaton
- Costume design by Sophia Pardon
- Musical supervision by Katy Richardson
- Musical direction by Audra Cramer
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