Stampede Theatre Company

DIRECTOR
Royston Bayfield

MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Tom Kyle

CHOREOGRAPHER
Rachel McGuire

YEADON TOWN HALL - JULY 2008

SONGS INCLUDE

Girls Just Want To Have Fun * Footloose * Mickey * Video Killed The Radio Star * Let's Hear It For The Boy * Man In The Mirror * I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) *
The Final Countdown * Kids in America * Material Girl * Total Eclipse Of The Heart Walking On Sunshine * Eye Of The Tiger * Don't Worry, Be Happy * Centerfold
Dancing On The Ceiling * (I've Had) The Time Of My Life * Come On Eileen

AND MANY,MANY MORE!

CAST: 11 MALE, 9 FEMALE PLUS UNLIMITED CHORUS

Plot:
Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year – as they experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up.. all set to the biggest hits of the 80's.

Back To The 80's tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980's, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something.

The then 17-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbour, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school. However, she barely notices this, as she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around. Michael and his friends are athletic and good-looking - the kind of guys that Corey and his two best friends dream of being. However, while they may not be the coolest guys in school, they are still one up on Feargal McFerrin III, whose best friend is his computer, and who believes the crazy notion that one day CD's will replace cassette tapes.

The year commences with Class President Elections: Michael steals Corey's election speech, and when he uses his ideas and promises the girls a kiss for a vote, he becomes President, with Tiffany as his Vice-President.

Meanwhile the teachers are having issues of their own. Mr Cocker, after being in a relationship for two years with the apparently conservative English teacher, Miss Sheena Brannigan, confiscates an old edition of Penthouse from a student, only to discover that his girlfriend is the centerfold. How will he cope? Will their relationship be able to survive this hurdle?

Throw in a Star Wars dream sequence, high-energy dance routines, the obligatory 80's party scene, copious amounts of blue eye-shadow, twenty cans of hairspray, a well as some of the most popular songs ever written, and the result is a musical that will not only delight and amuse an audience of any age, but will also inspire any young cast.



We have been very lucky here at Stampede to receive great support from a number of organisations and individuals. Check out our 'Links' and help us to repay that support © Stampede Theatre Company 2007 DIRECTOR Royston Bayfield MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tom Kyle CHOREOGRAPHER Rachel McGuire YEADON TOWN HALL - JULY 2008 SONGS INCLUDE Girls Just Want To Have Fun * Footloose * Mickey * Video Killed The Radio Star * Let's Hear It For The Boy * Man In The Mirror * I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) * The Final Countdown * Kids in America * Material Girl * Total Eclipse Of The Heart Walking On Sunshine * Eye Of The Tiger * Don't Worry, Be Happy * Centerfold Dancing On The Ceiling * (I've Had) The Time Of My Life * Come On Eileen AND MANY,MANY MORE! CAST: 11 MALE, 9 FEMALE PLUS UNLIMITED CHORUS Plot: Join the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they live through their final senior year – as they experience the fun, the heartbreak, the loves and the loneliness of growing up.. all set to the biggest hits of the 80's. Back To The 80's tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School that graduated in the 1980's, as remembered and seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer, who is now 30-something. The then 17-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbour, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school. However, she barely notices this, as she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around. Michael and his friends are athletic and good-looking - the kind of guys that Corey and his two best friends dream of being. However, while they may not be the coolest guys in school, they are still one up on Feargal McFerrin III, whose best friend is his computer, and who believes the crazy notion that one day CD's will replace cassette tapes. The year commences with Class President Elections: Michael steals Corey's election speech, and when he uses his ideas and promises the girls a kiss for a vote, he becomes President, with Tiffany as his Vice-President. Meanwhile the teachers are having issues of their own. Mr Cocker, after being in a relationship for two years with the apparently conservative English teacher, Miss Sheena Brannigan, confiscates an old edition of Penthouse from a student, only to discover that his girlfriend is the centerfold. How will he cope? Will their relationship be able to survive this hurdle? Throw in a Star Wars dream sequence, high-energy dance routines, the obligatory 80's party scene, copious amounts of blue eye-shadow, twenty cans of hairspray, a well as some of the most popular songs ever written, and the result is a musical that will not only delight and amuse an audience of any age, but will also inspire any young cast.