We Will Rock You
12 - 16 May 2026
Director & Choreographer: Jenny Sawyer
Musical Director: Simon Eastwood
The Haymarket, Basingstoke
Evenings: 7.30pm, Saturday matinee: 2.30pm
The ultimate rebellion is here!
We Will Rock You is a high-energy, adrenaline-fueled musical set in a future where creativity is banned and rock music is forgotten. Rebel dreamers Galileo and Scaramouche team up with the Bohemians to fight back, bringing music, freedom, and fun to a world ruled by conformity.
Featuring over 20 iconic Queen hits, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Somebody to Love’ and ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. This hilarious, high-energy musical will have you singing, stomping and have you cheering from start to finish. Don’t miss the ultimate celebration of music, rebellion, and pure rock ‘n’ roll!
Box office tel: 01256 844244
Group bookings tel: 01256 366935
Group bookings email: group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk
Full price tickets
£29 (12 - 14 May), £30 (15 - 16 May)
Price includes Anvil Arts £3 per ticket booking fee
Concessions
Children (16 & under): £5 discount
Over 65 & Full-time Student: £2 discount
Group rate: £1 off full or concessionary price, 10+ people same show
Registered disabled: enquire at the box office
Suitable for: ages 14 and over (likely to be adult content). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cast
Galileo
Dale Barrell
Scaramouche
Grace Trinder
Killer Queen
Sally Manning
Khashoggi
Ian Moseley
Brit
Gaz Cottier
Oz
Chloe Ballard
Buddy
Richard Bond
Teacher
Victoria Southgate
Teen Queens
Jade Hollingshead, Jade Williams, Sophie Collins, Emily Hudson, Sabrina Hinchliffe
Ensemble
Hiro Fam, Stuart Baker, Jack Baldwin, James Young, Robert Lea, Clara Cosh-Escott, Joanna Watts, Angus Jacobs
Booth Singers
David Allard, April Fost-Evans, Joanna Feasey, Jonathan Warriss-Simmons
Creative team
Director & Choreographer
Jenny Sawyer
Musical Director
Simon Eastwood
Assistant Director
Ian ‘Spud’ Smith
Assistant Musical Director
George Green
Show Manager
Lauren Blaxill
Dance Captain
Julie Morris
Stage Manager
Nick Horsey
Deputy Stage Manager
Anthony Mitchell
Backstage Coordinator
Leigh Young
Stage Crew
Matt Mason, Matt Harrison, Craig Saunders, Sam Baker, Stephanie Webb
Lighting Design and Operator
Myles Waugh-Bacchus
Followspot Operators
Julie Morris
Sound Hire
Daniel Paine - Spinaudio
Sound Design
George Steed - Rise Audio
Sound Engineers
George Steed, Daniel Paine, Maddy Smith
Video Projections
David D Events, James Mealing
Set Hire
David D Events
Props
Kyra Cautherley, Colin Webb
Costume Design
Ben Shallow
Head of Wardrobe
Teresa Hollingshead
Wardrobe Team
Jade Hollingshead, Sally Manning, Aideen Buckley
Costumes
BATS wardrobe
Dressers
Teresa Hollingshead
Marketing and Sales Officer
Jade Hollingshead
Marketing and Sales Team
David Allard, Sophie Collins, Bryn Hughes
Show Photographs
John Sherringham, Front of House Photography
Programme Design
Molly Rokins
Orchestra
George Green (Assistant Musical Director), Simon Eastwood (Keys 1), George Green (Keys 2), Daniel Bilby (Guitar 1), Tony Diaz (Guitar 2), Joe Robbins (Bass), George Groves (Drums)
press reviews
“With We Will Rock You, BATS have given audiences a camp, cheery and uplifting show – perfect for putting smiles on people’s faces and making people want to dance in their seat.”
Leyla Demirel, Once Show at a Time - Read Full Review
“There was not one dull moment in this staggeringly enjoyable and hugely successful production from BATS.”
Chris Horton, National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA) - Read Full Review
audience feedback
“Loved it. Seen the ‘original’ four times and you did it proud. Killer Queen - you rocked that show. Well done everyone, you are very talented.”
“I was absolutely blown away by the entire production and everyone involved. Huge congratulations and thank you.”
“I was blown away. I saw the London show over 10 years ago and have wanted to see it again ever since. Music and singing were amazing and I loved the costumes. Congratulations on a great show!”
“Loved it, thought it was fabulous. A great singalong and some amazing vocals from the cast 🤩”
“You guys knocked it out of the park, it was absolutely fantastic. Every member of the cast should be so proud of the performance. Bravo.”
“Loved it. Seen the ‘original’ four times and you did it proud. Killer Queen - you rocked that show. Well done everyone, you are very talented.”
Production Photos
Licensing Information
Music and Lyrics by Queen
Story and Script by Ben Elton
Original Vocal Score by Brian May, Roger Taylor & Mike Dixon
An amateur production of We Will Rock You presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are suppled by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)
www.theatricalrights.co.uk