Footloose

The New Wolsey Theatre heads back to the 1980s in October to stage a spectacular new production of the explosive musical Footloose.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment of starting at a new high school. But, he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing!

This heartfelt story pits a father longing for the son he lost, against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-Forty score, elevated with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Based on the hit 1980s film, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and directed by the New Wolsey Theatre’s Chief Executive/Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul, Footloose will première at Pitlochry Festival Theatre before transferring to the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich from 3 – 26 October 2024.

Footloose first burst into life in the 1984 film starring Kevin Bacon and was one of that year’s most successful motion pictures. The film’s soundtrack reached Number 1 on the Billboard charts and went on to sell over 17 million copies worldwide, generating hits including its title song and Let’s Hear It for the Boy (both of which received Academy Award nominations), plus Almost Paradise, Holding Out for A Hero by Bonnie Tyler, and I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man).

Age Guidance: 11+ with tickets starting from £13.