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NOW That's What I Call a Musical at Manchester Opera House

Why see NOW That's What I Call a Musical?

Relive The Biggest Hits Of The 80s!

With Sinitta, Sonia and Carol Decker!* 

Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages! 

What Is The Story?

The musical's plot revolves around two school friends in the year 1989, their lives soundtracked by the "NOW..." compilations, before jumping forward to when the pair are re-united two decades later. Featuring hits by many of the best loved artists from the best-loved editions of "NOW...", such as Whitney Houston, Tears For Fears, Wham!, Spandau Ballet, Blondie, and many more. It's a celebration of pop music's joyous imprint and the lasting impact it has on our lives, as "NOW That's What I Call Music" approaches its 40th anniversary!

* Sinitta will perform in Aylesbury, Sheffield, Canterbury, Nottingham and Norwich
Sonia in Newcastle, Cardiff, Milton Keynes and Brighton,
Carol Decker in Truro, Belfast, and Woking

Key Information

Audience

Ages 6+

Run Time

Two Hour 10 Minutes with interval

Dates

28 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2025

Cast

  • Sam Bailey (14 Jan to 12 Apr) and Melissa Jacques (6 Sept to 7 Dec) as April.
  • Nina Wadia
  • Sinitta will perform in Aylesbury, Sheffield, Canterbury, Nottingham and Norwich
  • Sonia in Newcastle, Cardiff, Milton Keynes and Brighton
  • Carol Decker in Truro, Belfast and Woking
  • Jay Osmond in Bradford

Further cast

Kieran Cooper as Younger Tim, Christopher Glover as Dad, Chris Grahamson as Tim, Maia Hawkins as Younger April, Lauren Hendricks as Ms Dorian, Shakil Hussain as Frank, Nikita Johal as Younger Gemma, Luke Latchman as Younger Frank, Matthew Mori as Younger Steve, Phil Sealey as Steve, Callum Tempest as Barney Poppy Tierney as Mum.

Creative

  • Set and Costume Design by Tom Rogers and Toots Butcher
  • Musical Supervision and Arrangements by Mark Crossland
  • Lighting Design by Ben Cracknell
  • Sound Design by Adam Fisher
  • Wigs and Hair design by Sam Cox
  • Associate Direction by Guy Woolf
  • Associate Choreography by Aaron Renfree
  • Associate Sound Design by Ollie Durrant
  • Casting by Annelie Powell

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Nikki Burr

Excellent new show

Watched the first show last night. So much fun and great songs. Would recommend to everyone who loves 80 music ... Read more
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Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Kevin, March 18th, 2024
Now That's What I Call A Leading Lady! You may know the icon of British TV Nina Wadia from shows such as EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me, and now you get to know her as the star that will be singing all of your favorite songs from the N...
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Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical

Nina Wadia To Star In NOW That’s What I Call A Musical
Kevin, March 18th, 2024
Now That's What I Call A Leading Lady! You may know the icon of British TV Nina Wadia from shows such as EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me, and now you get to know her as the star that will be singing all of your favorite songs from the N...
Read more

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