A Shropshire-based theatre company has confirmed its latest production Music of the Night will be touring the region in response to its popularity at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury. The MTJ production, which opens at the Shropshire venue this August, has just a handful of tickets remaining.

The production, which features Eastenders and Strictly Come Dancing performer Matt Lapinskas, various West End stars alongside a live band, will play at an array of venues this year, including Theatre Severn, and the recently announced Courtyard Theatre in Hereford. 

Speaking ahead of the tour, Gobowen producer and performer, Michael Jenkins said: “These last 18 months have proven more than ever that theatre plays a huge part in society, with many people taking to streaming services to watch their favourite plays and musicals”.

“However, there is something about sitting in a theatre with other people that can’t be replicated, the buzz of live theatre is just magical. I am thrilled that we are able to offer another COVID safe performance. This production promises to reignite the passion and excitement that people share for live performance, with a comedic script and classy performances from the nation's favourite musicals.”

Although the Government recently announced that theatres are permitted to open at capacity from 19 July, the production company have decided not to increase capacity.

Michael added: “Our audience members at Theatre Severn purchased tickets under the condition that their seats would be socially distanced, and although the guidance has changed we have decided that these dates will remain socially distanced. We want to make sure that audiences returning to the theatre feel as safe and comfortable as possible.

“The performance at Hereford is being sold to full capacity, we have worked closely with the theatre to ensure that the performance is safe. This is the case for all of the venues that we are working with.”

Joining the Hereford line-up of performers is Rebecca Eastham, whose credits include Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Spring Awakening and Bad Girls, Hereford theatrical favourite, Steve Liddle and Michael Jenkins himself. Michael has an impressive set of credits too. In 2018, Michael toured the UK with The Greatest Show, taking on the prestigious role of PT Barnum and prior to this played Jamie Wellerstein in Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years. 

Tickets for Music of the Night are available to book here for Theatre Severn on 13 & 14 August and here for The Courtyard in Hereford on 25 September.