Footloose Prod Shot

Footloose

Live at
Edinburgh Playhouse
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Tue 19 Jul - Sat 23 Jul 2022
  Tickets available from £13.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.65
Musical
2 hours 25 minutes
incl. interval
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City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he's forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet.
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Edinburgh Playhouse

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Tue 19 Jul - Sat 23 Jul 2022
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174

Following two critically acclaimed tours and a West End run, Footloose is back and better than ever with the incredible Jake Quickenden (Dancing on Ice Winner, Hollyoaks, Dreamboys, Hair, Peter Pan – A Musical Adventure) as loveable cowboy Willard and the legendary Darren Day (TV personality and star of numerous West End and National tours including Mame, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Grease and Summer Holiday).

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Lucy Munden will join the cast as Ariel alongside Oonagh Cox as Rusty.

Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you'll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let's Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.

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What the critics say

The energy on stage was a non-stop riot of humour, dance, singing and performing which left everyone on their feet
- Manchester Evening News
It’s still sheer bliss to see a jam-packed auditorium, united with an onstage cast, celebrating the magic of live theatre
- ReviewsHub
A roaring success
- Yorkshire Times
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Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
Edinburgh Waverley Station
The Box Office will open 90 minutes prior to the performance start time and only on show days.
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Edinburgh Playhouse Outside
The theatre bars are located on the stalls, mezzanine, circle and balcony levels offering a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks. Why not be added to the Managers Guest List and reserve a table for you and your party in our luxurious new bar The Boards. Contact the venue direct to book your table 0131 524 3372.
Select one of our bespoke packages, or we can tailor individual events to your requirements. Please note the Greenside Lane Bistro is located 25 steps up from street level and the Ambassador Lounge is located 33 steps up from street level.
There is no cloakroom available at this venue.

Edinburgh Playhouse started life as a large, single screen cinema in 1929. In 1980, the building was sold again and reopened as a fully functional theatre. Since then, the Playhouse has been host to some of the world's biggest musicals, including Les Misérables and Mamma Mia.

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Edinburgh Playhouse

change
Tue 19 Jul - Sat 23 Jul 2022
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh EH1 3AA, UK
2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174