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FAME Coming to King's Theatre, 23-28 June

By: Jun. 04, 2014
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Based on the Oscar winning musical film and hugely successful TV series; FAME - THE MUSICAL is back at the King's Theatre for one week only. An exciting new production for the 25th Anniversary that has been bought up to date and into the 21st Century continues on its major UK tour.

This exhilarating new production will take you on a hi-octane roller coaster ride through dizzy heights and crashing lows as a group of star-struck wannabes embark on their quest for the ultimate accolade - fame.

Set in 2014 at the world famous High School for Performing Arts New York, young talented hopefuls undertake the journey of their lives. Ambition, triumph, heartbreak and romance conspire to steer them off course, and the pressure is too much for some. But, these kids are determined to live forever and Fame - the Musical is the feel-good sensation that you will never forget!

Bursting with dynamic dance routines and unforgettable songs that have been re-envisioned for 2014 including; Fame and Let's Play a Love Scene, Fame - the Musical has enjoyed seven West End runs since premiering in the USA in 1988 and continues to be performed all over the world.

A musical for a new generation, this production of Fame - the Musical will feature a young, energetic cast fresh from drama school including; Jodie Steele as Carmen Diaz, Harry Blumenau as Schlomo Metzenbaum, Sarah Harlington as Serena Katz, Alex Jordan-Mills as Nick Piazza, Molly Stewart as Mabel Washington, Alex Thomas as Tyrone Jackson, Sasi Strallen as Iris Kelly, Joseph Giacone as Joe Vegas, John Canmore as Mr Scheinkopf, Alexzandra Sarmiento as Grace 'Lambchops' Lamb, Ross Lee Fowkes as Goodman 'Goody' King, David Haydn as Mr Myers and Hermione Lynch as Miss Bell. The cast also includes Omari Bernard, Ryan Lee Seager, Aaron James, Farrah Abigail Hussain, Micha Richardson and Hannah Wilson.

Breathing new life into Fame - the Musical will be award winning director/choreographer Gary Lloyd whose credits include Thriller Live, 20th Century Boy, Flash Mob and The Story of Mark Bolan. Re-orchestrating the production for 2014 Tom De Keyser. A dynamic design concept will come from Diego Pitarch.



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