Big the Musical
Josh Baskin is a youngster on the brink of adolescence and suffering from all the awkward teenage anxiety that comes with it. Frustrated at still being made to feel “little”, he makes a wish to a Zoltar machine at the carnival to become "big”. When Josh wakes up the next morning, he is astounded to discover that his wish has been granted--he now has the body of a 30 year old man. After an awkward beginning, Josh realizes that he is now required to do "adult" things, like getting a job and a girlfriend. He soon grows in confidence and maturity, and briefly considers not returning to his childhood body. However, he ultimately discovers that there's much more to being an adult than he bargained for and learns that we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time.
Based on the 1987 smash-hit film and complete with a giant floor piano, this is a fun-filled musical for all the family.
Cast List
Josh Baskin- Ido Steuer
Susan Lawrence- Steph Hewitt
Billy- Ella Maree & George Turney
Young Josh- Amelia Harcourt & Lewis Taylor
Mrs Baskin- Emily Hawkes
Mr Macmillan- Ray Higgs
Miss Watson- Dani Thornton
Paula- Stella Wright
Cynthia Benson- Annabella Priestley-Yates
Derek: Hugo Murphy
Abigail- Shannon Wake
Nicky- Megan Maree
Little Susan Lawrence: Bethany Powell & Isabelle Shaw
Youth Ensemble: Hannah Misselbrook, Eleanor Nisbet, Elizabeth Green, Kiera Bolton, Lucy Jacobs, Oscar Pepper, Reenie Brookman, Rishi Patel
Creatives
Director/Producer- Rhi O’Keefe
Choreographer- Emily Hawkes
Musical Director- Katie Upton
Dance Captain- Dani Thornton & Shannon Wake
Set Designer- Simon Light
Production Photography- Michael Gribble
Rehearsal Photography- Rhi O’Keefe
Production Assistant- Emily Hawkes
Chaperone Team- Monique Maree, Lucy Hutson, Vicky Watts