Sheffield Theatres has announced casting for its upcoming production of Summer Holiday The Musical, co-produced with Blackpool Grand Theatre.<\/p>\n
Directed by Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman alongside Ben Occhipinti, the new production will bring the iconic 1960s film to the stage this summer.<\/p>\n
The cast includes Fanta Barrie as Barbara, Jim Duah as Edwin and Robin Harris as Steve, alongside Damian Humbley as Jerry and George Jones as Don.<\/p>\n
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They are joined by Nis Raza Hamilton, Elliot Mackenzie, Matthew James Hinchliffe, Jane McCarry and Trudy Ward, with additional ensemble and swing performers completing the company.<\/p>\n
Summer Holiday The Musical follows Don and his friends as they embark on a cross-European adventure aboard a double decker bus, travelling through Paris, the Alps, Italy and Greece in search of fun, music and romance.<\/p>\n
Along the way, the group encounter pop bands, runaway stars and unexpected relationships, all set to a soundtrack of classic hits including Summer Holiday, The Young Ones and Living Doll.<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti said: \u201cFor us, Summer Holiday is pure joy \u2013 full of freedom, adventure, music and heart. We\u2019re incredibly excited to bring a fresh new energy to this iconic musical and create a production that feels vibrant, uplifting and bursting with life.\u201d<\/p>\n
The production features a creative team including set and costume designer Amanda Stoodley, musical director Richard Reeday, movement director Lesley Hutchison and lighting designer Rory Beaton.<\/p>\n
Summer Holiday The Musical will run at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield from 20 June to 18 July 2026, before transferring to Blackpool Grand Theatre from 29 July to 8 August.<\/p>\n
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