OFF WEST END PREMIER OF NEW MUSICAL
‘USHERS’
Little Theatre Company the first to present new musical outside of the West End
Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea
7th – 11th March 2017
‘USHERS’
Little Theatre Company the first to present new musical outside of the West End
Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea
7th – 11th March 2017
The Little Theatre Company (LTC) presents the off West End premier of Ushers. Featuring some of LTCs long standing members, along with the brightest new talent.
Ever considered that the stagiest people we encounter are actually those who show us to our seats and sell us our ice creams and programmes? ‘Ushers’ is set in a West End Theatre and takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the lives of the front of house staff, with some hilarious consequences.
LTC are thrilled to be the first group, outside of London to bring this show to the stage, particularly when the subject matter is so close to home for a number of members who have worked front-of-house and have stories of their own; from sobbing actors to marriage proposals! Laura Harper, plays ‘Rosie’, who has an unhealthy obsession with leading men and doesn't care who knows it.
LTC are thrilled to be the first group, outside of London to bring this show to the stage, particularly when the subject matter is so close to home for a number of members who have worked front-of-house and have stories of their own; from sobbing actors to marriage proposals! Laura Harper, plays ‘Rosie’, who has an unhealthy obsession with leading men and doesn't care who knows it.
Jamie Redgate, Laura Harper, Tobias Smith, Ian Benson, Julian Cottee and Eleanor Softly
Laura says; “Ushers’: I love it! Having worked front of house for a long time, every hilarious situation in this show is so true to life. It’s got a lot of heart and beautifully highlights the hopes and dreams of those closest to the theatre”
‘Ushers’ runs at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff from 7th – 11th March. Tickets are £15, including a £1 booking fee. Evening performances are at 7.45pm, plus two 3pm matinee’s on Thursday and Saturday. Friday evening’s show is already sold out!
Little Theatre Company will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018. The company has performed over 150 productions. With a reputation for bold staging, award winning performances and lots of talent, it’s no wonder many members have gone on to forge successful careers in theatre and entertainment, including our president, Gemma Craven, Lee Mead and Mark Cotgrove (aka Snowboy).
This year LTC will stage three musicals: ‘9 to 5, The Musical’ based on the film with Dolly Parton and based on her music; ‘Ushers, The Front of House Musical’ and the Sondheim classic ‘Gypsy’ which includes timeless numbers such as ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Everything’s Coming up Roses’.
‘Ushers’ runs at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff from 7th – 11th March. Tickets are £15, including a £1 booking fee. Evening performances are at 7.45pm, plus two 3pm matinee’s on Thursday and Saturday. Friday evening’s show is already sold out!
Little Theatre Company will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018. The company has performed over 150 productions. With a reputation for bold staging, award winning performances and lots of talent, it’s no wonder many members have gone on to forge successful careers in theatre and entertainment, including our president, Gemma Craven, Lee Mead and Mark Cotgrove (aka Snowboy).
This year LTC will stage three musicals: ‘9 to 5, The Musical’ based on the film with Dolly Parton and based on her music; ‘Ushers, The Front of House Musical’ and the Sondheim classic ‘Gypsy’ which includes timeless numbers such as ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and ‘Everything’s Coming up Roses’.
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CAST Ben - Jamie Redgate Gary - Julian Cottee Lucy - Eleanor Softly Rosie - Laura Harper Stephen - Tobias Smith Robin - Ian Benson |
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PRODUCTION TEAM Director…….. Colin Bott Assistant Director/ Choreographer…….. Gemma Carracher Musical Director…….. Clare Penfold |
For tickets to see Ushers go online to www.southendtheatres.org.uk or call the box office on 01702 351135