The hit stage musical Singin’ in the Rain is heading to The Lowry next summer as part of a major new UK and Ireland tour.
Producers Jonathan Church Theatre Productions have confirmed the acclaimed production will run in Salford from Tuesday July 20 to Saturday July 31, 2027, following a summer season at Sadler’s Wells Theatre and a Christmas run at Crucible Theatre.
The production previously enjoyed smash-hit runs at Chichester Festival Theatre and in London’s West End, before touring internationally to countries including China, Japan, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Tickets for the Salford performances are already on sale for Lowry members, with general sale opening tomorrow. Casting for the new tour is expected to be announced in the coming months.
Director Jonathan Church said he was “absolutely delighted” to bring the production back to UK audiences.
He said: “Following its Chichester and West End premieres this production has now been seen by millions of people around the world.
“It’s even more thrilling to start this tour at the mighty Sheffield Crucible where my directing career began. I look forward to UK audiences revelling in the dazzling choreography of this classic musical treat and marvelling at the 14,000 litres of water that the company splashes its way through every night!”
Based on the beloved MGM film, the musical transports audiences back to Hollywood during the roaring twenties, following silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont as the rise of “talkies” threatens to turn their glamorous world upside down.
The production features iconic songs including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the legendary title number Singin’ in the Rain.
The touring production is directed by Jonathan Church, with choreography by Andrew Wright and additional choreography by Jayne Elster. Set and costume design comes from Simon Higlett, with lighting by Tim Mitchell, sound design by Gareth Owen and video design by Ian Galloway.
The show is based on the classic Singin’ in the Rain screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, with music by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed.
Photo: The Lowry
