The
exciting and innovative production, presented by the Tamworth Repertory
Company, enjoyed two sold-out performances on May 24 and 25.
An
ambitious project, the rock and roll theatrical explosion featured new material
by Simon Quinn, Staffordshire's Poet Laureate Mal Dewhirst and choreography by
Emma Smith.
In total
80 people from all over Tamworth were involved in the production, which was set
to a background of The Who's legendary album Quadrophenia played ‘live’ by mod
band The Pinch.
Throughout
the show archive film footage of the mod era was projected on to a backdrop on
the stage, where a cast of talented actors brought to life the story of Jimmy
exploring issues including counter culture and identity.
Councillor
Steve Claymore, cabinet member for Economy and Education, hailed the show as a
"successful community arts project". "I'm delighted that it has
been such a huge success and would like to thank those who worked so hard to
bring it to life," Cllr Claymore said.
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