Footloose the Musical
15 - 25 november 2017
Director and choreographer: Martyn Knight
Musical director: Julie Dance
The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Evenings: 7:30 pm, Saturday matinees: 2:30 pm
Everybody cut loose and kick off your Sunday shoes! This sizzling rock ‘n' roll musical explodes onto the Haymarket stage for the first time ever!
Based on the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon, Footloose features classic hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy, Almost Paradise and the unforgettable title track, Footloose.
The story: City boy Ren thinks his life is over when he’s forced to move to a rural town where dancing and rock music are banned! Ren rebels – and soon has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet.
Box office tel: 01256 844244
Group bookings tel: 01256 366935
Full price tickets: £18.50, £23.50
Price includes Anvil Arts £2 per ticket booking fee
Early booker discount:*
1st July - 12th August 2017
Concessions:*
Over 65s & full-time students: £1 off
Children (16 & under): £15
Group booking rate available
Press Reviews
"An exuberant, high-energy performance from start to finish and BATS’ hugely talented cast certainly obliged on all fronts. This was BATS full-throttle with bells on."
Newbury Weekly News - Read full review
"This energetic production, directed and choreographed by Martyn Knight has many special moments to appreciate."
The Basingstoke Gazette - Read full review
"The acting and singing was spot on, the sets were simple but perfect, it was so well put together and we really enjoyed the show."
What the Redhead Said blog - Read full review
Audience feedback
“Well done, fantastic show. We are so lucky to have so much talent in Basingstoke.”
Production photos
Cast
Ren McCormack
Luke Sayers
Willard Hewitt
Liam Brelsforth
Chuck Cranston
Craig Saunders
Rev. Shaw Moore
Stephen Westwood
Garvin
James Young
Bickle
Jamie Cole
Jeter
Stuart Baker
Lyle
Jake Mawson
Travis
Sam Alexander
Wes
Pete Chandler
Coach Dunbar
Bryn Hughes
Cowboy Bob
Ben Waines
Cop
Steve Brannam
Ariel Moore
Rhianon Mone
Rusty
Jade Hollingshead
Wendy Jo
Holly Reedman
Urleen
Luannsa Goodman
Vi Moore
Sally Manning
Ethel McCormack
Liz Scorey
Lulu
Emily Hemmings
Eleanor / Principal
Lauren Blaxill
Betty Blast
Victoria Elliott
Cowgirl
Kirsty Bennett
Female Ensemble: Kirsty Bennett, Rachel Boddington, Charlotte Clifforth, Victoria Elliott, Emily Hemmings, Lucy Knight, Savvy O'Connor, Hollie Parks, Sophie Roberts, Johanna Tooze, Nina Yates
Creative team
Director and Choreographer
Martyn Knight
Musical Director
Julie Dance
Assistant Director
Gary J. Myers
Dance Captains
Lynne Bond, Hollie Parks & James Young
Production Manager
Jillian Brannam
Stage Manager
Steve Brannam
Deputy Stage Manager
John Eddie
Assistant Stage Manager
Nick Horsey
Stage Crew
Sam Baker, Billy Bubb, Adam Cousins, Andy Foster, Tim Furlong, Matt Harrison, Gareth Jones, Natalie Randall, Ian 'Spud' Smith, Tony Ward
Lighting Design and Hire
M3 Technology
Sound Design and Hire
Daniel Paine - Spinaudio
Scenery Hire
Scenic Projects Ltd
Props Manager
Marie White
Props Team
Marie White and Owen White
Head of Wardrobe
Sophie Mallinson
Dressers
Di Annakin, Laura Balment, Christine Dollery, Teresa Hollingshead, Judith Ifould, Liz Ilett, Myra Ward, Sarah Ward
Marketing and Sales Officer
Julie Morris
Marketing and Sales Team
David Allard, Nick Brannam, Liam Brelsforth, Jade Hollingshead, Bryn Hughes, Sally Manning
Headshots
Adrian Hyde
Show Photographs
Adrien Hyde and James Peer Photography
Programme Design
Nick Brannam
*The small print
Concessions - Apply to full price tickets for all performances. One discount per ticket | Registered disabled: please enquire at the box office | Group discount: (10+ people same show): £1 off full price or concessions | Opening night fixed price of £18.50. No other concessions apply.
Early booker - £2 per ticket discount on full price and child tickets only, booking individually or in groups | Other concessions and group discount do not apply to early booker prices | Payment must be made in full when booking to receive the early booker rate. Tickets cannot be reserved at early booker rates | Book online, by phone or in person | Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount and is non-transferable. Discount cannot be claimed retrospectively | Opening night special can be purchased at any time - no other concessions are available
Licensing information
Music by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford, Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
This amateur production of Footloose the Musical is presented by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe. www.rnh.com.