TWO former TV soap stars are starring in a heart-warming new musical ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ featuring the soulful music of Dusty Springfield, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.
The show has been running at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury, all week with final performances at 2.30 and 7.30pm this Saturday, March 17.
Actress and singer Michelle Gayle, best known for her roles in ‘Grange Hill’ and ‘EastEnders’ and for achieving six top 20 hits with her albums, stars as Alison. Michelle is joined by fellow front-women Alice Barlow, who plays Kat. Alice is best known for her roles in ‘Coronation Street’, ‘Benidorm’, ‘Casualty’ and ‘Hollyoaks’, and was also a contestant on ‘The Voice’.
The story focuses on a swinging Soho joint where the hip kids danced 1960s nights away to the latest crazes and tunes, while the legendary owner, the Preacher Man himself, dispensed advice to young hearts longing for love.
Only that was a long time ago, and the past has been consigned to memories and stories. Three strangers, generations apart, and all in need of help with their hopeless love lives are inexplicably drawn to the site of the original venue. The Preacher Man is long gone, but his son must find it within himself to step out from his father’s shadow and give these three lovesick strangers the look of love.
Featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield, including ‘The Look Of Love’, ‘I Only Want To Be With You’, ‘Spooky’ and of course, the classic ‘Son Of A Preacher Man’, this sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical by internationally renowned writer Warner Brown will have you laughing, crying and singing your heart out to some of the greatest songs ever written.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ Craig Revel Horwood who is the musical’s director and choreographer said: “I am delighted to bring to life for the very first time this wonderful story created by Warner Brown, with soulful songs from the legendary Dusty Springfield’s iconic music catalogue. I hope that audiences in Shrewsbury will come to love this warm-hearted and uplifting new musical as much as I do.”
Tickets are available from the Theatre Severn box office on 01743 281281 or online at theatresevern.co.uk.
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