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Closed September 25, 2016
From one hit to another, the audience is fed 90 minutes of uninterrupted chaos, as the show crashes through the barriers of the traditional musical set-up.
The Telegraph
American Idiot returns this July to The Arts Theatre for another two-month run! A bold, angry punk-rock exploration of post-9/11 angst, American Idiot follows three rebellious youths who are desperate to escape from their dozing, conservative hometown. Folk rocker Newton Faulkner makes his West End debut as the lead Johnny, opposite Amelia Lily, returning for this new run as Whatshername.
Based on the Green Day album of the same name, lead singer Billie Joel Armstrong was instrumental in creating the show, co-writing the book alongside Tony-winning Broadway veteran Michael Mayer, and even appearing in the show's initial Broadway run. The score includes the songs Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Wake Me Up When September Ends and of course the ferocious title track, all stunningly adapted for the stage.
We follow three disaffected youths, Johnny, Tunny and Will from suburban apathy who pack up and leave for the big city. When the three disgruntled guys finally find themselves in the throes of the high-octane city life, they quickly find that their paths take different directions. Tunny decides to join the armed forces, Michael is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a split personality that threatens his happiness and ultimately, his life.
An energy-fuelled rocket ride through the album of American Idiot, this show is perfect for the music lovers out there who aren't into too much dialogue, instead utilising the lyrics from the album's songs to move the show along at a rapid pace.
Opening night: 8 July 2016
Suitable for ages 12+
One hour and 30 minutes, with no interval
Images are from the previous UK touring production
Newton Faulkner will not be performing on Sun 10 July, Sun 24 July, Sun 7 Aug & Sun 14 Aug.
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Amelia Lily as Whatsername
Luke Baker as Theo
Natasha Barnes as Heather
Alexis Gerred as Tunny
Llandyll Gove as Gerard
Raquel Jones as Extraordinary girl
Natasha Karp as Alysha
Robyn Mellor as Libby
Lucas Rush as St. Jimmy
Steve Rushton as Will
Newton Faulkner as Johnny
Ross William Wild as Joshua
Direction and and choreography by Racky Plews
Produced by David Hutchinson and Philllip Rowntree
Sound by Chris Whybrow
Design by Sara Perks
Lighting by Tim Deiling
Written by Billie-Joe Armstrong
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
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