Pull up your leg warmers and pop a tape in your Walkman – 1980s classic Fame is coming to the stage at St John’s in Marlborough.
The musical is set at New York City’s High School of Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer.
The plot follows a group of students across the acting, dancing and music faculties from 1980-1984 as they learn to master their craft and grow up alongside each other, rising to the various challenges that face them.
Performers include several Sixth Form students who gave stand-out performances in last year’s musical, We Will Rock You, as well as new talent taking lead roles for the first time.
Director of performance Max More said: “St John’s students from Years 8 to 13 have once again shown their considerable talents.
“The principal actors have been directed by our new experienced and dynamic head of drama, Kelly Matyla.
“Two Year 11 students, Jess Lamb and Rachel Naughton, have played a major role in devising and teaching the choreography, supported by drama teacher Tanya Bourton.
“I have continued to enjoy working with my wonderful chorus and band to provide the musical backdrop for the action on stage.”
The show runs over four nights: Tuesday January 31, and Thursday to Saturday February 2 to 4 from 7pm at Theatre on the Hill.
Tickets – priced £7.50, £5.50 for concessions, and £23.50 for families – are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/stjohnstheatreonthehill