Birmingham Hippodrome, August 2025
By Liv Warden and Charlie Turner
Produced by the National Youth Music Theatre
Director Kate Golledge
Choreographer Aimee Leigh
Musical Director / Orchestrator Lee Freeman
Set and Costume Designer Sophia Pardon
Lighting Designer Aaron Dootson
Costume Supervisor Josh Bamling
Wardrobe Manager Clare Thomas
Sound Designers Harry Greatorex and Sam Glossop
Production Manager Sean Laing
Stage Manager Fern Bamber
Deputy Stage Manager Daisy Halligan
Photos by Pamela Raith and Liz Heinrichs
For a behind-the-scenes look at how Lightning Boy was developed, please click here to read about the show in the words of the HUGE family who made it!
Reviews
‘Director Kate Golledge really captures the sense of future potential with a sharp and fast-paced production that zips along and gives no sense of it being in its infancy as a production. We’re all for new original musicals, and for Lightning Boy to be as good as it is so early in its journey is wonderful to see. There is real potential here and it will undoubtedly go on to even bigger and better things.’
‘Individually and as an ensemble, the quality of performance was high, the singing captivated the audience, and for a premiere, introducing audiences to new songs that excited them demonstrates the talent of those involved. This piece has the potential to grow and become a popular and innovative new musical, enjoyed by audiences of all ages.’
‘Lightning Boy never pretends to be your classic Greek tragedy: it’s a joyful, popified spectacular, filled with heart. From the set, to the choreography, to the score – and of course, the outstanding cast – it’s a show that delivers with confidence, charm, and a whole lot of fun. A mythological tale for the modern age, and one I’ll gladly watch again, first chance I get.’
Tags
##BritishMusicalTheatre, ##Director, ##Dramaturgy, ##FemaleLed, ##LightningBoy, ##MusicalTheatre, ##NewMusicals, ##NYMT, ##TheatreLeadership, ##WeLoveNewMusicals, ##WestEndLive, ##YoungVoices