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• Jun 5th 2007 to Jun 9th 2007

Event Details

• Group: (ACT) Ariel Company Theatre

Address

• Address:
  
  The Hawth, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex
• Location: South East

Contact Details

• Contact: 01444-250407 or tellme [at] tommythemusical [dot] co [dot] uk

Extra Information

• Notes: A smash-hit on both sides of the Atlantic, this powerful tale of a deaf, mute and blind pin-ball player who becomes an international messiah now bursts on the stage in this multi-award winning adaptation of the original chart-topping rock album. Hit songs include “Pinball Wizard”, “See Me, Touch Me”. Peter Townshend’s tale of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre! After witnessing the accidental murder of his mother’s lover by his father, Tommy is traumatized into catatonia, and as the boy grows, he suffers abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbours. As an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for playing pinball, and when his mother finally breaks through his catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar.The classic ’60s rock opera by The Who was translated to the stage by theatrical wizard Des McAnuff into a high-energy, one-of-a-kind theatrical event. The exhilarating score is timeless in its youthful appeal, giving the show a cross-generational appeal that has made it a smash-hit in high schools and colleges around the world. A small rock band orchestration and spectacular original Broadway production slides allow you to capture the excitement of the New York production on a modest budget.The Rock Opera Tommy, which was first performed by The Who in 1969, was originally conceived by Pete Townshend and Kit Lambert with contributions to the development by John Entwhistle, Keith Moon and Roger Daltrey.”Sometimes musical theatre can be as simple as picking the right show and putting it into the hands of an eager cast. “The Who’s Tommy,” being staged by Ariel Company Theatre, is a fine case in point…As much fun as it is to listen to “Tommy, “Ariel’s cast will convince you that it is equally a blast to perform. Young, energetic and handsome, these actor/singers will not contain their glee as they pound out Townsend’s familiar finale. There will be a spirit spreading from the lead singers to the chorines in the back row. To the refrains of, “I get excitement at your feet,” indeed…From the opening strains of the “Overture” through “Sensation”, “Pinball Wizard”, “See Me, Feel Me”, and “I’m Free” to that grand closing chorus, this stuff will rock your socks off.”
• Webpage: http://www.tommythemusical.co.uk