Interest area: Music

Liverpool Theatre School is set to put on a spectacular performance of Sweet Charity at The Epstein Theatre, which will see final year musical theatre students entertain the audience with showstoppers such as ‘Big Spender’, ‘Rhythm of Life’ and ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’.

The classic musical comedy, with a score by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields, tells the story of hopeless romantic, Charity Hope Valentine, a New York taxi dancer who embarks on a series of disastrous relationships during her quest to find love.

Speaking on the show, Maxine Ellis, Principal at Liverpool Theatre School, said: “Sweet Charity is an iconic musical theatre production, which even though its Broadway premiere took place in 1966, is still very much relevant today. It’s a story about heartbreak, optimism and resilience, with a sprinkling of glitz and glamour.

“The musical comedy is both hugely entertaining to watch and challenging to perform, so it calls for real talent and skill from our final year students who have all been working incredibly hard to make sure they do the show justice at the wonderful Epstein Theatre. It really is a fabulous show and I would urge any fans of musical theatre to join us for a thoroughly enjoyable evening.”

Liverpool Theatre School, which accepts only the most talented students on its elite training programmes in dance, musical theatre and acting, boasts a long list of success stories with graduates currently appearing in hit shows such as SIX the Musical, Frozen the Musical, Blood Brothers and Wicked.

The specialist stage school, rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, provides a range of professional training courses, which are designed to give young people the skills they need to pursue professional careers in the performing arts industry.

Liverpool Theatre School also provides a number of fully-funded places and bursaries including the Sir Ken Dodd Scholarship, which has recently been introduced to honour the performing arts school’s former patron.

Tickets for Liverpool Theatre School’s production of Sweet Charity, which starts at 7pm on 19^th & 20^th June, are available now at theepsteintheatre.com.

Find out more about Liverpool Theatre School at liverpoolcentralstudios.com.

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Liverpool’s oldest theatre group makes historic return to Epstein Theatre with a family classic

The full-scale musical production will be a triumphant return to the Epstein Theatre after a long absence. One of the most popular family musicals will be brought to life by Liverpool’s oldest theatre company next week. The Bentley Operatic Society is set to perform the exuberant and uplifting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at the Epstein Theatre from June 14-17.

The production will see the group return to the old stomping ground of the Epstein theatre, where the company performed regular shows for nearly 50 years until its closure in 2005.

Consisting of a host of well known and popular songs, the family Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic is centred around Joseph, who has the uncanny ability to interpret dreams, and being the favoured of twelve sons. The story follows his trials and tribulations but is packed with an upbeat and eclectic mix of musical styles, ranging from country and western, to bubblegum pop and good old fashioned rock and roll, with some choral work tying it together.

The society’s director, Michael Pearson, said the production will mark a historic chapter for the company. He said:

“This is set to be a major event for The Bentley in its very proud 100-year-plus history in Merseyside as it makes it returns home to the Epstein. The society performed for nearly 50 years at ‘The Neptune’ as it was called and even gave the last performance before its closure in 2005 so it’s a huge deal that we’re returning.

Last year’s production of Made in Dagenham was a huge success bringing audiences to their feet and we look forward to following it up with a sensational large cast production of this Lloyd Webber classic”.

The musical, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, is a fabulous fun filled show with a host of well known songs that are guaranteed to get audiences dancing in the aisles and singing along.

Filled with both subtle and slapstick humour, Elliot Tutt takes on the titular character, along with a first for this production having three narrators played by local musical talents Kizzy Leigh, Sarah Chidlow and Sally Allcock all supported by a large cast, which includes a brilliant troupe of young dancers.

Tickets are £20 each and you can either book tickets via the Epstein Theatre booking online at https://www.epsteintheatre.co.uk/events/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamco or directly from the Society by telephoning 07503 334376 or by emailing: info@bentleyoperatic.co.uk.