It’s golden anniversary voyage into space for theatre group
BLOG, Bollington’s resident musical theatre group, is rocketing into its 50th year with ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ as its anniversary show, to be staged at Bollington Civic Hall from May 14 – 18.
The society’s talented cast is getting ready to board the Starship ‘Albatross’ for a golden anniversary voyage into space in staging this acclaimed ‘jukebox musical’ packed with classic pop hits from the 1950s and 60s.
The show follows a voyage of the “Albatross” under the command of Captain Tempest which runs into a meteor shower and is forced to land on the mysterious planet D’Illyria, home of a mad scientist, Doctor Prospero, his wife and science partner, Gloria and their beautiful but innocent daughter Miranda.
As the plot develops Ariel the robot appears, the starship’s cook falls for Miranda, who herself takes a shine to Captain Tempest, and a monster invades the ship. And that is just Act 1!
The show, written by Bob Carlton is based on the classic 1956 film ‘Forbidden Plant’ and is loosely based on Shakespeare’s play ‘The Tempest’.
It has been performed all over the world and won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical twice.
BLOG is planning to transform the Civic Hall auditorium with a stage set worthy of a starship, and the society has assembled its strongest cast, directed by Anthony Longden-Kirk and Stephanie Evans.
Musical content is directed by a team of Ian Jones and Andrew Burr led by Sheila Kent.
Tickets, £15 with concessions at £13 on Tuesday-Thursday only, can be booked online at www.ticketsource. uk.com/bolly.
For more details, please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BollyLightOpera or contact the committee on 07726 500681.