SPRING AWAKENING

HOPE MILL THEATRE, MANCHESTER
THURSDAY 29 MARCH TO THURSDAY 3 MAY 2018

Perhaps the defining musical of the last decade, Spring Awakening has music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater and combines an electrifying rock score and genre-defying writing to tell the story of sexual and adolescent discovery.



Silenced and dismissed in the firmly censored world of 19th century Germany, a group of teenagers are forced to discover the truth behind their feelings unaided. They find that through each other they unlock a bold and brave new world – with both beautiful and tragic consequences.

Produced by Hope Mill Theatre founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton and co-artistic director and resident producer Katy Lipson of Aria Entertainment, and Ramin Sabi for DEM Productions. Associate Producers include Upstage Creative, Rachel Kraftman Productions and Project One.

Following a casting process that took place across Manchester and London and included an open call out for submissions, Director Luke Sheppard has said: “We made a commitment to seeking out fresh new talent to bring Spring Awakening to life for a new generation, and after auditioning over 200 artists between London and Manchester, our cast embodies the bright future of musical theatre talent in Britain. It’s a privilege to work with them on this extraordinary piece.”

Spring Awakening has design by Gabriella Slade, musical direction by Gareth Bretherton, choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves, lighting design by Nic Farman, sound design by Leigh Davies, and casting by Verity Naughton. Associate Designer is Sarah Mercadé, and Assistant and Resident Director is Annabelle Hollingdale.