Suffolk Young People’s Theatre (SYPT) gets back to the stage at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds with their new production of the award-winning musical based on a much-adored movie, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” next month.
The brightest and boldest local young performers will take the audience from the sorority house to the halls of justice following the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
The action-packed musical features a large ensemble and is bursting with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Sublimely tongue-in-cheek, equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal.
“Legally Blonde: The Musical” features music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, the story is based on the novel and 2001 film of the same name.
The show opened on Broadway in April 2007 and London’s West End in January 2010, playing at the Savoy Theatre where it was nominated for five Laurence Olivier Awards, winning three of those including the Best New Musical award.
Suffolk Young People’s Theatre was formed in 1979, operating as a registered charity and not for profit amateur youth group that runs an annual three-week summer school in late July to early August each year, culminating in a run of performances at Theatre Royal.
They believe that theatre by young people should aspire to the highest standards in terms of both process and product and they strive to develop and improve their work each year. They challenge young performers up to the age of 21 to stage a full production in just two weeks of intensive rehearsal.
“Legally Blonde: The Musical” has five performances at the Theatre Royal from Wednesday to Saturday, August 7 to 10.
Tickets are on sale at the box office, call 01284 769505, book online at www.theatreroyal.org/shows/legally-blonde-the-musical-2/ or visit the theatre in person.
