The Who's "Tommy": UK Tour

On 20th February, Stacey starts rehearsals for a UK Tour of The Who's "Tommy". Below is one of the official press releases for the production.

Based on the iconic 1969 concept album and one of the greatest rock operas of all time, The Who’s Tommy is the multi-award winning rock opera written by Pete Townshend, reborn for a new generation.

Tommy is traumatized into a catatonic state after witnessing the murder of his mother’s lover by his father. Unable to speak, hear or see, Tommy survives an abusive childhood to become a pinball-playing wizard and an international superstar adored by thousands of fans.

Tommy has entertained audiences for more than 40 years with its story of the triumph of the human spirit. With 22 performers and musicians live onstage, its epic score includes Tommy Can You Hear Me, I’m Free, See Me, Feel Me and Pinball Wizard. A one-of-a-kind theatrical event! 

TOMMY will feature a creative use of audio description, captioning and British Sign Language interpretation which will enhance the experience for everyone. It is a New Wolsey production, and is the second touring production made in association with Ramps on the Moon – a consortium of theatres across the UK that are committed to driving change in their organisations. For more information, visit www.rampsonthemoon.co.uk

Please note that this production explores some adult themes.

Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend
Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff
Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon

CREATIVE TEAM

Director Kerry Michael
Associate Director Nicola Miles-Wildin
Dramaturg Paul Sirett
Designer Neil Irish
Musical Director Robert Hyman
Choreographer Mark Smith
Sound Designer Andrew Johnson (for Creative Technology)
Casting Director Polly Jerrold
BSL Creative Consultants Jeni Draper and Daryl Jackson

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Tour Dates and Venues (2017):

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich; Thurs 30 March - Sat 15 April

Nottingham Playhouse: Wed 19 - Sat 29 April

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds: Thurs 4th - Sat 13th May

Birmingham Repertory Theatre: Wed 17th - Sat 27th May

Theatre Royal Stratford East, Stratford, London: Wed 7th - Sat 17th Jun

Sheffield Crucible: Thurs 22nd June - Sat 1st July