Salford residents will be invited to a bold retelling of The 12 Dancing Princesses in Worn Out at the Lowry this August.
British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) and Lowry commence a new partnership with the premiere of Worn Out, the first BYMT production at the venue.
The BYMT is the largest commissioner of new musicals in the UK, working with West End professionals to offer unique opportunities and high-quality training for young people.
And focuses to offer creates opportunities for young people and early career creatives from all backgrounds to experience the collaborative and inclusive process of making original music theatre.
The performance will feature a playful score that mixes classic and contemporary Broadway with a pop twist and an exhilarating book.
Worn Out will aim to transform the classic Grimm Tale of The 12 Dancing Princesses into a thrilling musical, where fairy-tale fantasy meets the fire of female rebellion.
And will showcase the city-state of Zloriv, where King Kasimir’s daughters are trapped – expected to smile, obey, and marry.
But when they slip away each night, their worn-out shoes hide more than just a love for dancing.
As they uncover a rising revolution that could shatter their father’s rule, will they follow tradition or fight for freedom?
Salford audiences will be able to catch see this story come to life, in a selection four different showings between Friday 1 August to Sunday 3 August.
The bold retelling will be directed by Francesca Goodridge, with book and lyrics by Zoe Morris, and music and additional lyrics by Meg McGrady.
Ahead of the performance, Zoe Morris said: “I’m incredibly excited to be premiering our new show at Lowry with a brilliant group of young people and I can’t wait to see what each of them brings to their role.
“I started out acting in musicals in my community when I was ten and know the impact that had on my life, so I am thrilled to be developing this show with BYMT and to be on the other side.
“Our show is about sisterhood, community and fighting for what you believe in, and I can’t think of a better community to be developing that with than BYMT.”
And that was emphasised by Meg McGrady, who added: “It is so rewarding and exciting to be working with young people on a new musical about the importance of community, collective action, and why we fight for democracy.
“This is my third time working with BYMT, and I keep getting drawn back to working with them and their young people because they are all so engaged with the content and questioning this material to help make it better.
“Moreover, coming from the north, it is always thrilling to bring my work back up there.”
And with this production being chosen to empower young people and encourage the sense of freedom – and importance of speaking up in the community – it promises to be an exciting performance on stage.
As Matthew Eames, Head of Theatres (Contemporary and Commissioning), Lowry: “We are delighted to be working with BYMT for the first time, both in terms of developing a brand-new musical but also supporting the development of young creatives of the future.
“We look forward to hosting everyone and sharing what I am sure will be a transformative experience for all involved.”
The show will commence on Friday 1 August, and will be on the Lowry stage on separate occasions until Sunday 3 August.
Tickets will cost £22.50 and more information can be found here.
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