Blackpool Grand Theatre announces cast for Summer Holiday The Musical ahead of much-anticipated show
The iconic show will come to the Fylde coast later this year.
Blackpool Grand Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming run of Summer Holiday The Musical, which will arrive in the resort this summer following a production at Sheffield Theatres.
The co-production between Sheffield Theatres and Blackpool Grand Theatre is directed by Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman alongside Ben Occhipinti. The cast includes Damian Humbley as Jerry, George Jones as Don, Jane McCarry as Stella, Robin Harris as Steve and Elliot Mackenzie as Cyril, alongside a wider ensemble and swing cast.
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Based on the iconic 1960s film, the musical follows Don and his friends as they travel across Europe aboard a double decker bus, visiting Paris, the Alps, Italy and Greece. Along the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pop stars and holiday romance, accompanied by classic songs including Summer Holiday, The Young Ones and Living Doll.
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Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti described the production as “pure joy”, adding that they wanted to bring “fresh new energy” to the musical with a production “bursting with life”.
Blackpool Grand Theatre Chief Executive Adam Knight said the venue was “thrilled” to partner with Sheffield Theatres and looked forward to welcoming the cast to the town from 29 July to 8 August. He described Summer Holiday as one of the standout productions of the season, adding that audiences would enjoy its “joy, energy and sheer feel-good spirit”.
The production opens at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on 20 June before transferring to Blackpool Grand Theatre for its summer run.