The new musical is having its world premiere at the York Theatre Royal.
Production images have now been released for the world premiere of Military Wives – The Musical which officially opens today (16th September).
Inspired by the true story of the Military Wives choir and based on the hit 2019 film Military Wives, the new stage production runs at the York Theatre Royal until the 27th September.
Written and directed by Bafta award winner Debbie Isitt (Nativity!), the cast for the production includes: Kayla Carter (Faith), Emma Crossley (Bex), Jessica Daley (Jenny), Ashleigh Gray (Terri), Adrian Hansel (Luke), Sydney Isitt-Ager (Sarah), Joe Kelly (Adam), Bobbie Little (Olive/Paula), Billy Roberts (Dale/Simon/Andy), Caroline Sheen (Susannah), Rachael Wooding (Krissy) and Stewart Wright (Dave the Welfare Officer).
With their husbands and partners away at war, the women are isolated, bored and desperate to find a focus to take their minds off feelings of impending doom. Enter Olive who arrives on the ‘patch’ to help them form a choir and learn to sing. But Olive gets a lot more than she bargains for with this diverse group of women – who through the power of song find themselves facing their fears and making unexpected friendships along the way.
Featuring a fantastic mix of pop, rock and power ballads to make you laugh, cry and sing your hearts out!
Joining Debbie Isitt to complete the creative team are: George Dyer (Arranger, Orchestrator and Musical Supervisor), Katie Lias (Designer), Rory Beaton (Lighting Designer), Richard Brooker (Sound Designer), Rebecca Louis (Movement Director) and Marc Frankum (Casting Director).
To book tickets visit: https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk/show/military-wives-the-musical/