Sheffield Theatres, in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre, have announced casting for their upcoming co-production of Summer Holiday The Musical directed by Sheffield Theatres Artistic Director, Elizabeth Newman and Ben Occhipinti.

The cast includes Fanta Barrie (The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs) as Barbara, Jim Duah (Good Golly Miss Molly) as Edwin, Ava Duncan (A Bit of Roll Play – Tramway) as Ensemble, Charlie Hale (Come From Away) as Swing, Nis Raza Hamiliton (The Railway Children) as Angie, Robin Harris (Much Ado About Nothing – Shakespeare North) as Steve, Matthew James Hinchliffe (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe) as Al, Damian Humbley (Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends) as Jerry, George Jones (Witness For The Prosecution) as Don, Elliot Mackenzie (The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button) as Cyril, Jane McCarry (Still Game – BBC) as Stella, Isaac Savage (SCOTS) as Ensemble, Tolia Uwalaka (Wham! The Show) as Swing and Trudy Ward (Gypsy – Pitlochry Festival Theatre) as Mimsie.

The iconic 1960s film is now the feel-good musical of the year! Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pop stars and of course holiday romance. 

Especially adapted for Sheffield and featuring classic hits such as Summer Holiday, The Young Ones and Living Doll, Summer Holiday really is the happiest of all the musicals. 

Sheffield Theatres artistic director and co-director of Summer Holiday, Elizabeth Newman and co-director Ben Occhipinti said: “For us, Summer Holiday is pure joy – full of freedom, adventure, music and heart. We’re incredibly excited to bring a fresh new energy to this iconic musical and create a production that feels vibrant, uplifting and bursting with life.”

Summer Holiday opens at the Crucible, Sheffield from Saturday 20 June and runs until Saturday 18 July. The production then transfers to Blackpool Grand Theatre from Wednesday 29 July – Saturday 8 August. Click here to find out more.