Talented young actors will be taking to the stage at Clacton’s Princes Theatre to perform the provocative musical Spring Awakening.
The Princes Acting Centre will be presenting the hard-hitting Broadway musical, which won eight Tony Awards, at the Tendring District Council-run (TDC) venue from 21 to 24 August.
Spring Awakening is based on a late 19th Century expressionist play by German playwright Frank Wedikind.
The musical tells the story of youths navigating teenage self-discovery and coming of age and is known for its controversial depictions of adolescence and violence.
Gary Scott, TDC’s Cabinet Member for Arts, Culture and Heritage, said: “The Princes Acting Centre is thrilled that it will be presenting Spring Awakening.
“It is a thought-provoking musical and is not recommended for audiences under the age of 16, but it explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion.
“The Princes Acting Centre is a wonderful training platform for young performers who aspire to a career in the performing arts. Spring Awakening promises to be an unforgettable show.”
The landmark musical by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater is described as an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll and was lauded by Entertainment Weekly as "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade”.
Directed by Melissa Wenn, with musical direction from Neil Whitfield and Nik Graham and with choreography by Joeley Bishop, the show at the Princes Theatre will be performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Ltd.
Spring Awakening is recommended for audiences over the age of 16 and contains mature themes, including sexual content, explicit language, issues such as teenage sexuality, pregnancy, homosexuality, suicide and a simulated sex scene.
A parental guide to the show is available on the Princes Theatres website and in the box office.
Tickets, costing £13 for adults and £12 for concessions, are available now from the Princes Theatre website at www.princestheatre.co.uk or by calling the Box Office at 01255 686633 (Option 1).
