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The Who’s ‘Tommy’ (2025)
Written by Des McAnuff and Pete Townshend
Sat 1st November to Sat 8th November
Director – Debra Relton Elves
Musical Director – Robin Parish
Cast
Tommy (Narrator) – Paul Stevens
Captain Walker – Nathan Holden
Mrs Walker – Sue Randall
Cousin Kevin – Laurence Petite
Uncle Ernie – Alan Wales
Hawker – Mark Randall
Mr Simpson – Dean Sheridan
Mrs Simpson – Anne-marie Greene
Minister – Jak Lynch
Minister's Wife – Sally Greenmont
Nurse 1 – Anne-marie Greene
Nurse 2 – Judi Garland
Nurse 3 – Ella Morley
Nurse 4 – Verity Gillam-Greene
First Officer/Allied Soldier – Dean Sheridan
Second Office/Allied Soldier – Jak Lynch
Lover – Mark Randall
Judge – Rob Bell
Barrister 1 – Judi Garland
Barrister 2 – Claire Tyler
Lads and Lasses – Laurence Petite
Guard – Laurence Petite
Lads and Lasses – Mark Randall
Specialist – Mark Randall
Guard – Mark Randall
Harmonica Player – Judi Garland
Lads and Lasses – Judi Garland
Lads and Lasses – Beth Renson
Police – Beth Renson
Sally Simpson – Beth Renson
Lads and Lasses – Anne-marie Greene
Reporter – Anne-marie Greene
Police – Anne-marie Greene
Guard – Ella Morley
Lads and Lasses – Verity Gillam-Greene
Lads and Lasses – Dean Sheridan
Reporter – Dean Sheridan
Guard – Dean Sheridan
Police – Dean Sheridan
Lads and Lasses – Jak Lynch
Guard – Jak Lynch
Police – Jak Lynch
Lads and Lasses – Rob Bell
Newspaper Vendor – Rob Bell
Guard – Rob Bell
Assistant – Claire Tyler
Lads and Lasses – Claire Tyler
Guard – Claire Tyler
Lads and Lasses – Sally Greenmont
Guard – Sally Greenmont
Lads and Lasses – TBA
Guard – TBA
Police – TBA
Lads and Lasses – TBA
Reporter – TBA
Police – TBA
Technician – TBA
Tommy aged 4 – TBA
Tommy aged 10 – TBA
Crew
Set Designer – Jamie Firth
Wardrobe i/c – Gennie Holmes
Audio-Visual – David Chapman
Stage Manager – Paul Harrison
Producer – Emma Padfield
Set Build – Mandy Sutton
Voice Coach – Nicole Firth
Sound Designer – Dave Cornish
Lighting Designer – Karl Stafford
Props i/c – Erica Young
Props – Claire McDermott
Props – Mary Hernon

Based on the iconic 1969 rock concept album, this thoroughly entertaining rock musical with its dramatic score and fascinating storyline, has been thrilling theatre goers for years and is just as relevant today as when it was first produced. It tells the story of the turbulent life of Tommy who witnesses a traumatic event and consequently suffers loss of hearing, sight and speech. Tommy also deals with some dark themes such as bullying and abuse

The story of Tommy is timeless. The artistic vision of our production is a simplicity of set, costumes and props with the use of inspirational projection and lighting to complement and enhance the piece, with an emphasis on the cast to bring the characters to life through the wonderful music. 

This production of Tommy exists outside the bounds of a specific time or place.

 

Roles still left

We have built up a fabulous company so far, but ideally we are still looking for a few more male voices (or female if you can hit those bass notes!) to enrich the ensemble. 

Don't miss the final opportunity to be a part of this fabulous production. Music rehearsals are starting on August 3rd. 

If you think you might be interested, just leave your details on this form and we will be in contact.

All ensemble audition material can be seen prior to auditions including sheet music, dialogue extracts, vocal and backing tracks.

EDI Assessment

In line with our EDI policy, we undertake an EDI impact assessment of all our artistic programming. The Who's 'Tommy' tells the story of the turbulent life of Tommy Walker, who witnesses a traumatic event in his childhood and consequently suffers loss of hearing, sight and speech. The play deals with some dark themes such as bullying and abuse.  It involves a large ensemble cast with significant flexibility over playing ages, gender identity, and complete neutrality on race/ethnicity. For the purposes of the narrative, certain characters will be specified as needing to be female- or male- presenting. 

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