25 – 29 JANUARY 2022
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig
Music by JEANINE TESORI
Book and Lyrics by DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions
An amateur production presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe)
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe
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Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film.
CTC are delighted to present Shrek The Musical to Loughborough Town Hall. This comical stage adaptation is full of toe-tapping musical numbers, and flamboyant costumes that all the family will enjoy.
About the show
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Caroline or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all), and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
Cast
| Shrek | Ashley Bright |
| Donkey | Aaron Murray |
| Princess Fiona | Lucy Brown |
| Lord Farquaad | Nick Sutcliffe |
| Dragon/Mama Ogre | Lucy Banks |
| Pinocchio | Ollie Lewin |
| Sugar Plum Fairy/Gingy | Holly Easter |
| Teen Fiona | Amber Beresford, Daisy Bright |
| Young Fiona/Baby Bear | Eliza Fardell Willson, Romelly Collier |
| Young Shrek | Henry Maden, Oscar Hopkins |
| Big Bad Wolf | David Perkins |
| Little Pig 1 | Craig Butterworth |
| Little Pig 2 | Jack Hardy |
| Little Pig 3 | Jordan Cope |
| Humpty Dumpty | Anja Zeman |
| Papa Bear | Rowan Dixon |
| Mama Bear | Julie Easter |
| White Rabbit | Jayne Sanderson |
| Fairy Godmother | Gemma Farnell |
| Ugly Duckling | Hayley Farnell |
| Peter Pan | Bobbie Da’Bell |
| Wicked Witch | Anita Benson |
| Shoemaker’s Elf | Victoria Mee |
| Tweedle Dum | Julie Robinson |
| Tweedle Dee | Laura Moore |
| Guard/Papa Ogre | David Burton |
Production
| Director/Choreographer | Michael Gamble |
| Musical Director | Vicki Hing |
| Lighting Design | Robert Bridges |
| Stage Manager | Adrian Wray |
| Book and lyrics | David Lindsay-Abaire |
| Music | Jeanine Tesori |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Lynne Leeming |
| Sound Design | Harry Greatorex |
| Sound Operator | Sean McCabe |
| Sound 2 | Will Brownsword |
| Sound supplier | MASCD Audio |
| House Manager | Carl Unwin, Louise Smith |
| Set Hire | UK Productions |
| Costumes | Charades Theatrical Costume Hire, St Helens |
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| Stage Crew | Shaun Webster, Iain Hunt, Lucy Rose |
| Get-in/out Assistants | Benjamin Hardy, Laura Hardy, |
| Paul Leeming, Ash Moulton, Helen Whysall | |
| Fly Tower Operator | Duncan Gadbsy |
| Radio Communications | Youth Fun Days http://www.youthfundays.co.uk |
| Follow Spots | Sarah Hammond, Laura Hambleton |
| Backstage Support | Helen Smith |
| Chaperones | Laura Brompton, Julie Dean, |
| Jeanette Patrick-Cooper, Alix Stevens | |
| Poster & Programme Design | Craig Butterworth |
| Programme Support | Anita Benson |
| Headshot Photography | David J Severn – Studio 3 By Severn |
| Rehearsal Photography | Betty Gamble Photography |
| Programme Sponsor | Listers Volkswagen Loughborough |
| Printers | Accent Commercial Resources |
| Banner Printing | Image Signage |
| Social Media & Website | Craig Butterworth, Michael Gamble |
| Rehearsal Venue | The Castle Rock School |
| Finance Officer | Ian Steane |
| Auditor | Stuart Smith |
| Raffle Organiser | Laura Moore |
| Bass | Graham Johnson |
| Cello | Anne Mee |
| Drums | Brain Rodwell |
| French Horn | Lilla Dimiceli |
| Guitar | Adam Case, Mark Felts |
| Keyboard | Jon Orton, Gareth Wynne |
| Percussion | Helen Shelton |
| Reeds | Judith Johnson, Mike Reckless |
| Trombone | Becky Cook |
| Trumpet | Phil Reckless |
| Violin | Amanda Gillham, Mike Shaw |
Gallery
Photo credit: Betty Gamble Photography.
