Tickets for the Liverpool Empire’s Stage Experience project for 2014 are now on sale. Over 100 young people from the local area will work with a professional creative team to stage a production of the much-loved musical Cats.
Based on T.S Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats and award-winning music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the show tells a story of fantasy, drama and romance set on the night of the Jellicle Ball.
Stage Experience is an annual two week summer school programme delivered by the Creative Learning department at the Liverpool Empire and during which, over 100 lucky young people will work alongside industry professionals to stage a full scale musical production in just two weeks.
The project dates from 11th August – 23rd August, culminating in performances on 21st, 22nd and 23rd August. The young people will be supported throughout the project by a professional Director, Choreographer, Musical Director and technical team.
Natalie Flynn, Creative Learning Manager at the Liverpool Empire said, “We’re over subscribed every year but this time around demand was particularly high, as was the standard of those who auditioned. We’ve got a great cast. The programme aims to develop the venues’ involvement in the community and Stage Experience is a fantastic opportunity for local people to gain an insight into the world of musical theatre and the performing arts. It offers local young people of all backgrounds the chance to take part in a full-scale musical production on the prestigious Liverpool Empire stage.”
Previous Stage Experience projects including Grease, Annie, Bugsy Malone and West Side Story all received rave reviews and the number of applications and auditions have increased year on year. Many participants have taken part in the project every year since its inception in 2007 and some have gone on to secure places at some of the best drama schools in the country.
Experience this legendary musical phenomenon performed by a talented cast of up and coming stars, with stunning costumes, and an outstanding score that includes the timeless Memory, Cats is a firm musical fan favourite.
Tickets for Liverpool Empire’s Stage Experience are priced at £10 and £17 and are available from the Liverpool Empire Box office. (Take advantage of their early booking offer, book before 14th August and get £4 off the best available seats making them just £13 (booking and transaction fees apply if booking online or via telephone.)