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PICTURES: Elgin Musical Theatre wow crowd with sold out run of Footloose


By Abbie Duncan

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ELGIN Musical Theatre hit a high note with their sold-out production of Footloose.

The musical adaptation of the classic 80's movie proved popular with Moray audiences, with a sold out run at Elgin Town Hall.

The cast of 50 had spent more than eight months rehearsing the show, and were delighted by their reception from Moray audiences.

At the town council meeting, Ren (Grant Dobson) tries to persuade the council that dancing is written about in the Bible and should not be illegal. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
At the town council meeting, Ren (Grant Dobson) tries to persuade the council that dancing is written about in the Bible and should not be illegal. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Director Callum Mcleod said: "The cast did really well, and the technical folk, all volunteers, gave up their time to really make the show what it was. The cast have been rehearsing for eight months, but the technical team only really came in that week and pulled everything together, so they've done really well, and I'm really proud of them."

A romance between Ariel (Charlie Welsh) and Chuck (Mike Duncan). Picture: Daniel Forsyth
A romance between Ariel (Charlie Welsh) and Chuck (Mike Duncan). Picture: Daniel Forsyth

As the curtains close on Footloose, preparations for next year's musical are already underway. The cast and crew are gearing up for a new challenge with Shrek the Musical, which is set to begin rehearsals in the summer.

Dixie Trixie (Natalie Munro) sings 'Still Rockin'. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Dixie Trixie (Natalie Munro) sings 'Still Rockin'. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

Callum added: "I'd like to say a huge congratulations to everyone who worked on the show, our Musical Director Angus, Choreographer Zoe and Assistant Director Janie have all worked really hard to pull the show together and as a team I'm so proud of the hard work and the show that the cast has put on."

Willard (Brodie Young)and Ren (Grant Dobson). Elgin Musical Theatre perform 'Footloose' at Elgin Town Hall. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Willard (Brodie Young)and Ren (Grant Dobson). Elgin Musical Theatre perform 'Footloose' at Elgin Town Hall. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Vi (Julie Gray) performs following a family arguement with daughter Ariel (Charlie Welsh). Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Vi (Julie Gray) performs following a family arguement with daughter Ariel (Charlie Welsh). Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Burger Blast workers skate about. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Burger Blast workers skate about. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Final dance scene after dancing is made legal once again. Picture: Daniel Forsyth
Final dance scene after dancing is made legal once again. Picture: Daniel Forsyth

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