York Theatre Royal announces world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL
York Theatre Royal, in association with Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, has announced the world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives The Musical, which plays at the York venue from 10-27 September.
The brand-new musical will also be directed by Isitt and is inspired by the true story of the Military Wives choir and based on the film Military Wives.
With their husbands and partners away at war, the women are isolated, bored and desperate to find a focus to take their minds off feelings of impending doom. Enter Olive who arrives on the 'patch' to help them form a choir and learn to sing. But Olive gets a lot more than she bargains for with this diverse group of women - who through the power of song find themselves facing their fears and making unexpected friendships along the way.
Featuring a fantastic mix of pop, rock and power ballads to make you laugh, cry and sing your hearts out!
Writer and Director Debbie Isitt said: “This inspirational new musical about a group of women who triumph against all odds has been a joy to create. It is so exciting to be working with York Theatre Royal on such a funny and exhilarating new musical and I can't wait to share it with audiences.”
CEO of York Theatre Royal, Paul Crewes, said: “It is so great to be working with Debbie Isitt, to produce the world premiere of this brand-new musical here at York Theatre Royal. It is a very moving yet uplifting story inspired by the film and the true story of the Military Wives choirs. It is also packed full of songs that our audiences will know and love. Don't miss this joyous production in York this autumn.”