Powys: Footloose musical is coming to Newtown theatre

There's not long to go until the cast will be cutting it loose on The Hafren theatre stage on Thursday (March 21), Friday (March 22) and Saturday (March 23).  Tickets are now on sale for £17 plus a £1 booking fee.

Chloe Collins, from Newtown Musical Theatre Company, said: "We're incredibly excited about this show and we believe it would be a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy some toe-tapping entertainment.

There will be four performances at The Hafren theatre. (Image: Joe Purches Ayton West Studio. Design & Photography)

Tickets are now available to watch the cast. (Image: Joe Purches Ayton West Studio. Design & Photography)

The musical is based on the hit movie. (Image: Joe Purches Ayton West Studio. Design & Photography)

Enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero and Footloose. (Image: Joe Purches Ayton West Studio. Design & Photography)

The cast will be performing from Thursday, March 21, to Saturday, March 23. (Image: Joe Purches Ayton West Studio. Design & Photography)

"Footloose is a high-energy musical filled with memorable moments, energetic dance numbers, and a captivating story. It's definitely a show that shouldn't be missed!"

Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them.

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When he arrives, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Shaw. The Reverend has convinced the town to ban dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable.

With the help of the Reverend's daughter Ariel and Willard, who becomes his best friend, Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

With cutting edge modern choreography, the audience will enjoy classic 80s hits including 'Holding Out for a Hero', 'Almost Paradise', 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' and the unforgettable title track 'Footloose'.

Footloose will be performed at 7.30pm on Thursday, March 21, Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23. There will also be a matinee performance at 2.30pm on Saturday.