Craig Revel Horwood to direct NOW That’s What I Call A Musical tour

A new musical is heading out on tour next year, with NOW That’s What I Call A Musical directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood.

This brand-new British musical is written by award-winning comedian Pippa Evans (Showstoppers), and starts performances on 6 September 2024 at Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre before heading out on a big UK and Ireland tour.

The show will be filled with hits from 40 years of the iconic NOW That’s What I Call Music albums, including songs from Whitney Houston, Wham! Blondie, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet and so many more.

NOW That’s What I Call A Musical starts in Birmingham in 1989 about two school friends, and then cuts to twenty years later and their school reunion.

Craig Revel Horwood is currently a judge on BBC talent show Strictly Come Dancing. He is also starring in the UK & Ireland tour of Annie The Musical.

Director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood said in a statement: “This is a beautiful and funny story about two schoolgirls navigating life through their shared love of music. Pippa has written a script that takes you right back to sharing your Walkman headphones with your best friend, escaping the boring day to day and dancing like nobody is watching. Everybody remembers getting the latest NOW That’s What I Call Music Album! Our show is packed full of the biggest hits of the era and I cannot wait to get started and you will love it.”

Writer Pippa Evans said “Writing NOW That’s What I Call A Musical! has been an absolute delight, weaving this funny, heart-warming story around such a fantastic collection of songs. September 2024 can’t come soon enough!”

Jamii Layton, Managing Director of NOW That’s What I Call Music said: “Now That’s What I Call Music will be 40 years old in November, and with our albums having become such an integral part of the soundtrack of peoples’ lives over that time, it is thrilling for the brand to be headlining such a warm and fun-packed show. NOW has always celebrated the creative diversity and all-round magic of pop music. This combination of a life-affirming story and fantastic music selection will make such a strong connection with the audience. It’s a great way for NOW to salute our legacy and also look forward to the future, continuing to celebrate the best in past and present hits.”

The creative team of the show will also include Set and Costume Design by Tom Rogers & Toots Butcher, Musical Supervision and Arrangements by Mark Crossland, Lighting Design by Ben Cracknell, Sound Design by Adam Fisher, Wigs & Hair Design by Sam Cox, Associate Choreography by Aaron Renfree and Casting by Annelie Powell CDG.

The show is produced by ROYO, Universal Music UK, SONY Music Entertainment and Mighty Village.

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