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The School Of Rock UK Tour , the hit Broadway and West End musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber, will come to a theatre near you from June 2021!

Based on the iconic, hit movie, this irresistible new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

The production opened at the New London Theatre (now the Gillian Lynne Theatre) in November 2016 to 5-star reviews and widespread critical acclaim. It went on to win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music. The Broadway production recently concluded its run at the Winter Garden Theatre with a US national touring production continuing. An Australian production opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne last October.

School of Rock – The Musical features new music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid, Sister Act) and a book by Julian Fellowes. It is directed by Laurence Connor (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, London Palladium 2019) with choreography by JoAnn M.Hunter, set and costume designs by Anna Louizos, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Mick-Potter, music supervision by John Rigby with Matt Smith as musical director.

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School of Rock is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning smash musical based on the hilarious hit movie.

The musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night with roof-raising energy!

Originally premiering on Broadway before transferring to London’s West End as well as various tours including US and UK tours, School of Rock means school is back in – forever!

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Featuring 14 new numbers from Lloyd Webber, along with the original songs from the much-loved movie, SCHOOL OF ROCK is a full-length musical (including intermission). May the spirit of rock be with the schools who pledge allegiance to this loving testimony to the transforming power of music!

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SCHOOL OF ROCK UK TOUR – CAST ANNOUNCED

⭐ SCHOOL OF ROCK UK TOUR – CAST ANNOUNCED ⭐

The 2021/22 UK tour cast for School of Rock has been announced.

Jake Sharp will star in the leading role of Dewey Finn, with Alex Tomkins taking on the role for select performances.

Rebecca Lock will star as the uptight headmistress Rosalie Mullins with Matthew Rowland as Ned Schneebly and Nadia Violet Johnson as Patty Di Marco.

Also starring Ryan Bearpark, James Bisp, Joanna O’Hare, Samuel Haughton, Tom Hext, Harveen Mann, Richard Morse, Annell Odartey, Amy Oxley, Helena Pipe, Michaela Powell, Cameron Sharp, Richard Vorster and Craig Watson.

There are three teams of 12 children performing each night.

Freddy will be played by Eva McGrath (13), Emerson Sutton (13), Thomas Harvey (12) and Isaac Forward (12).

Katie will be played by Chloe Marler (10), Marikit Akiwumi (12), Daisy Hanna (13) and Ivy Balcombe (9).

Lawrence will be played by Oliver Forde (12), Angus McDougall (13), David Gluhovsky (12) and Oliver Pearce (11).

Zack will be played by Joseph Sheppard (12), Harry Churchill (9), Hanley Webb (10) and William Laborde (12).

Billy will be played by Wilf Cooper (12), Logan Matthews (11) and Alfie Morwood (10).

The role of Summer will be performed by Keira Laver (11), Florrie May Wilkinson (10) and Saffia Layla (11).

Tomika will be played by Jasmine Djazel (11), Souparnika Nair (10) and Angel Lucero (11).

James is played by Hadlee Snow (10), Darmani Eboji (12) and Devon Francis (11), Riotafari Gardner (10).

Marcy is played by Lily Rose Martin (11), Elodie Salmon (11) and Paris Banyong (9).

Mason is played by Caelan Wallington (11), Alex Shotton (12) and Nesim Adnan (10).

Shonelle is played by Kyla Robinson (11), Eden Anthony (12) and Elisha Kerai (11).

Sophie is played by Ophelia Parsons (12), Jemima Newman (9), Ava Masters (11) and Inez Danielak (12).

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.

Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie, this high-octane smash delivers face-melting guitar riffs and touching romance in equally awesome doses!

School of Rock is a rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes.

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SCHOOL OF ROCK UK Tour Announces Updated 2021/22 Tour Dates

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The UK tour of School of Rock has announced its updated tour dates for 2021/2022.

Andrew Lloyd Webber 's award-winning smash hit, will go on a major UK Tour in 2021! Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band - sensationally performed live by the production's young actors every night with roof-raising energy!

Learn more at https://uktour.schoolofrockthemusical.com/ .

Tour Dates:

Oxford - Oxford New Theatre - 13/12/2021 - 01/01/2022

Llandudno - Venue Cymru - 22/11/2021 - 27/11/2021

Nottingham - Nottingham Royal Concert Hall - 16/11/2021 - 20/11/2021

Birmingham - Birmingham Alexandra - 31/01/2022 - 05/02/2022

Aberdeen - His Majesty's Theatre - 14/02/2022 - 19/02/2022

Glasgow - Theatre Royal - 07/03/2022 - 12/03/2022

Edinburgh - Edinburgh Playhouse - 25/01/2022 - 29/01/2022

Wimbledon - New Wimbledon Theatre - 21/03/2022 - 26/03/2022

Ipswich - Regent Theatre - 21/02/2022 - 26/02/2022

Cardiff - Wales Millennium Centre - 21/06/2021 - 26/06/2021

Milton Keynes - Milton Keynes Theatre - 08/02/2022 - 12/02/2022

Dublin - Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 29/06/2021 - 03/07/2021

Leeds - Leeds Grand Theatre - 04/04/2022 - 09/04/2022

Newcastle - Theatre Royal - 28/03/2022 - 02/04/2022

Sheffield - Lyceum Theatre - 31/05/2021 - 12/06/2021

Wolverhampton - Wolverhampton Grand - 20/09/2021 - 25/09/2021

Manchester - Palace Theatre - 04/01/2022 - 15/01/2022

Hull - Hull New Theatre - 06/07/2021 - 10/07/2021

Plymouth - Theatre Royal Plymouth - 13/07/2021 - 17/07/2021

Bristol - Bristol Hippodrome - 19/07/2021 - 24/07/2021

Stoke-on-trent - Regent Theatre - 19/10/2021 - 23/10/2021

Southampton - Mayflower Theatre - 02/08/2021 - 07/08/2021

Eastbourne - Congress Theatre - 11/08/2021 - 14/08/2021

Canterbury - Marlowe Theatre - 16/08/2021 - 21/08/2021

Norwich - Norwich Theatre Royal - 23/08/2021 - 28/08/2021

Bournemouth - Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre - 15/06/2021 - 19/06/2021

Woking - New Victoria Theatre - 27/09/2021 - 02/10/2021

Dartford - The Orchard Theatre - 04/10/2021 - 09/10/2021

Southend-on-sea - Cliffs Pavilion - 11/10/2021 - 16/10/2021

Liverpool - Liverpool Empire - 27/07/2021 - 31/07/2021

Northampton - Royal & Derngate - 01/11/2021 - 06/11/2021

Sunderland - Sunderland Empire - 07/06/2021 - 12/06/2021

Oxford - New Theatre Oxford - 13/12/2021 - 01/01/2022

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School of Rock - The Musical is coming to the Liverpool Empire Theatre as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning West End show will visit the city from July 5-9, 2022 and you can buy tickets HERE .

Based on the hilarious hit movie, the new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.

There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band – performed live by the production’s young actors every night.

While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

The show features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as all the original songs from the movie. Full casting will follow later this summer.

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Featuring 14 new songs from  Andrew Lloyd Webber , all the original songs from the movie, and a band of insanely talented kids that play live every show,  SCHOOL OF ROCK  will warm your heart and blow you away in equal measure.

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What is School of Rock about?

School of Rock is the global hit musical based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive‐bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind‐blowing rock band. While teaching these pint‐sized prodigies what it means to truly rock out, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, Miss Mullins, helping her rediscover the wild child within. But, will they all find redemption at the battle of the bands?

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock has confirmed the dates for its first UK and Ireland tour this autumn.

The musical, based on the film of the same, will open at the Hull New Theatre on September 7. It has been postponed by several months because of the most recent lockdown.

It will then visit venues including Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion, the Grand Opera House in Belfast, Torquay’s Princess Theatre, Edinburgh Playhouse, New Wimbledon Theatre and Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre, before ending its tour at the Bournemouth Pavilion on August 13, 2022.

Casting is to be announced.

School of Rock has music by Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes.

It was originally directed by Laurence Connor with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter and set and costume designs by Anna Louizos. Lighting was by Natasha Katz, with sound by Mick Potter, musical supervision by John Rigby and musical direction by Matt Smith.

The production first opened on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in 2015 before transferring to West End’s New London Theatre, now the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the following year. It closed in 2020 to make way for Lloyd Webber’s new version of Cinderella, which, after a delay due to the pandemic, will open this year.

The UK and Ireland tour of School of Rock is produced by David Ian Productions.

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School of Rock UK Tour Cast Announced

School of Rock – The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, Olivier Award-winning West End show today reveals casting for its first-ever UK and Ireland tour.

Jake Sharp is getting the band back together as it is confirmed that he will lead the cast as Dewey Finn having previously performed the role in the West End. Alex Tomkins will perform in the role at certain performances. They are joined by Rebecca Lock as Rosalie Mullins, Matthew Rowland as Ned Schneebly and Nadia Violet Johnson as Patty Di Marco. The remaining adult cast comprises Ryan Bearpark, James Bisp, Joanna O’Hare, Samuel Haughton,  Tom Hext, Harveen Mann, Richard Morse, Annell Odartey, Amy Oxley, Helena Pipe, Michaela Powell, Richard Vorster and Craig Watson.

One of three incredibly talented teams of twelve children will perform live alongside Dewey each night and are currently getting ready to stick it to the man when the bell rings for the new school term in September.

They comprise (including covers) Eva McGrath (thirteen years old from Birmingham), Emerson Sutton (thirteen years old from the West Midlands), Thomas Harvey (twelve years old from Cheshire) and Isaac Forward (twelve years old from Buckinghamshire) who will play Freddy.

Chloe Marler (ten years old from Essex), Marikit Akiwumi (twelve years old from Guildford), Daisy Hanna (thirteen years old from Surrey) and Ivy Balcombe (nine years old from Surrey) who will play Katie.

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Oliver Forde (twelve years old from London), Angus McDougall (thirteen years old from Buckinghamshire), David Gluhovsky (twelve years old from London) and Oliver Pearce (eleven years old from North Wales) who play Lawrence.

Joseph Sheppard (twelve years old from the West Midlands), Harry Churchill (nine years old from Devon), Hanley Webb (ten years old from Northamptonshire) and William Laborde (twelve years old from Surrey) who will play Zack.

Wilf Cooper (twelve years old from Surrey), Logan Matthews (eleven years old from Berkshire) and Alfie Morwood (ten years from South Wales) who play Billy.

Keira Laver (eleven years old from Essex), Florrie May Wilkinson (ten years old from London) and Saffia Layla (eleven years old from Hertfordshire) who will play Summer.

Jasmine Djazel (eleven years old from London), Souparnika Nair (ten years old from Bury St. Edmunds) and Angel Lucero (eleven years old from London), who will play Tomika.

Hadlee Snow (ten years old from Brighton), Darmani Eboji (twelve years old from Essex), Devon Francis (eleven years old from London), Riotafari Gardner (ten years old from London) who will play James.

Lily Rose Martin (eleven years old from Kent), Elodie Salmon (eleven years old from London) and Paris Banyong (nine years old from London) who will play Marcy.

Caelan Wallington (eleven years old from Watford), Alex Shotton (twelve years old from Buckinghamshire) and Nesim Adnan (ten years old from Kent) who will play Mason.

Kyla Robinson (eleven years old from Surrey), Eden Anthony (twelve years old from London) and Elisha Kerai (eleven years old from London) who will play Shonelle.

Ophelia Parsons (twelve years old from London), Jemima Newman (nine years old from Bedfordshire), Ava Masters (eleven years old from Kent) and Inez Danielak (twelve years old from Essex) who play Sophie.

Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night with roof-raising energy! While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

School of Rock – The Musical features new music written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid, Sister Act) and a book by Julian Fellowes. Originally directed by Laurence Connor (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, London Palladium 2019) with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter, set and costume designs by Anna Louizos, lighting design by Natasha Katz, sound design by Mick Potter and music supervision by John Rigby.

For the production’s first UK and Ireland tour, Christopher Key takes the reigns as Associate Director, Maria Graciano as Associate choreographer and Musical Supervision is by Matt Smith.  Adam Fisher and Stuart Porter complete the team as Associate Sound and Lighting Designers.

Full tour details can be found here

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School of rock - uk and ireland tour review.

The kids will rock you in Andrew Lloyd Webber's fantastic stage adaption of the popular 2003 movie, School of Rock , which starred Jack Black .

For the stage, the story is slightly more fleshed out retaining some of the songs from the film with additional numbers by ALW but there's no doubting who the stars of this show are and it's the phenomenal group of children who all play the music live - something that a pre-recorded message from the Lord himself reminds you pre-show.

For the tour, there are 3 teams of 12 children who alternate the roles and the set on the press night (unfortunately there were no programmes or cast information) at Curve were outstanding. Each characterise their individual role with believability and constantly they are a joy to watch. 

The story centres around Dewey Finn, a hopeless bum and washed-up musician who is struggling to pay his rent in his friend Ned's flat, when a call comes from Horace Green requesting the services of Ned to supply teach, it's Dewey who secretly takes the role and brings music to the children in his quest to win The Battle of the Bands.

Jack Black's movie performance is iconic but Jake Sharp  creates his own Dewey which means you instantly forget Black's performance and soak up the sheer brilliance that Sharp brings to the role. He's a riot of energy throughout but at the centre is his connection to the children who he believes in no matter what surrounds him. Sharp is genius casting. 

Rebecca Lock impresses as the strict headmistress Rosalie Mullins who wants to uphold the standards set within the school. Lock's vocals are gorgeous, especially in the big solo number 'Where Did The Rock Go?' in the second act.

Matthew Rowland is great as supportive yet under the thumb pal Ned Schneebly, his relationship with Nadia Violet Johnson as Patty Di Marco is an interesting one as Rowland releases his own inner rocker when around Finn. There's great work from an ensemble that rotates the role of teachers and parents effectively. 

For fans of the film, the nostalgia of hearing some of those numbers is great but ALW's new score is equally as enjoyable. The stand-out number comes in 'Stick It To the Man' which is delivered with real gusto by Dewey and the children.

There's a clever set design by Anna Louizos which rotates to change the setting from classroom to other locations with ease and lighting by Natasha Katz helps in creating moments, especially in the Battle of the Bands sequence towards the end of the show. 

Whether you're a fan of the film or not, School of Rock serves up a-star musical entertainment for all the family. 

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

School of Rock continues at Curve until Saturday 4th June. Tickets are available from www.curveonine.co.uk . The tour continues thereafter with dates and booking information available from https://uktour.schoolofrockthemusical.com/

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Complete Cast of School of Rock UK and Ireland Tour Announced

The complete cast of the School of Rock UK & Ireland Tour has been announced. The tour is set to commence at Hull New Theatre on 6th September and will tour around the UK and Ireland to August 2022. 

Like the West End production, there are three teams of ‘demon rascals’: Freddy will be played by Eva McGrath (13 years old from Birmingham), Emerson Sutton (13 years old from the West Midlands), Thomas Harvey (12 years old from Cheshire) and Isaac Forward (12 years old from Buckinghamshire). Katie will be played by Chloe Marler (ten years old from Essex), Marikit Akiwumi (12 years old from Guildford), Daisy Hanna (13 years old from Surrey) and Ivy Balcombe (nine years old from Surrey). Lawrence will be played by Oliver Forde (12 years old from London), Angus McDougall (13 years old from Buckinghamshire), David Gluhovsky (12 years old from London) and Oliver Pearce (11 years old from North Wales). Zack will be played by Joseph Sheppard (12 years old from the West Midlands), Harry Churchill (nine years old from Devon), Hanley Webb (ten years old from Northamptonshire) and William Laborde (12 years old from Surrey). Billy will be played by Wilf Cooper (12 years old from Surrey), Logan Matthews (11 years old from Berkshire) and Alfie Morwood (ten years from South Wales). The role of Summer will be performed by Keira Laver (11 years old from Essex), Florrie May Wilkinson (ten years old from London) and Saffia Layla (11 years old from Hertfordshire). Tomika will be played by Jasmine Djazel (11 years old from London), Souparnika Nair (ten years old from Bury St. Edmunds) and Angel Lucero (11 years old from London). James is played by Hadlee Snow (ten years old from Brighton), Darmani Eboji (12 years old from Essex) and Devon Francis (11 years old from London), Riotafari Gardner (ten years old from London).

Marcy is played by Lily Rose Martin (11 years old from Kent), Elodie Salmon (11 years old from London) and Paris Banyong (nine years old from London). Mason is played by Caelan Wallington (11 years old from Watford), Alex Shotton (12 years old from Buckinghamshire) and Nesim Adnan (ten years old from Kent). Shonelle is played by Kyla Robinson (11 years old from Surrey), Eden Anthony (12 years old from London) and Elisha Kerai (11 years old from London). Sophie is played by Ophelia Parsons (12 years old from London), Jemima Newman (nine years old from Bedfordshire), Ava Masters (11 years old from Kent) and Inez Danielak (12 years old from Essex).

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School of Rock UK and Ireland tour unveils complete cast

The hit musical is rockin’ all over the UK and Ireland from next month

Sticking it to the man on the open road from next month will be Jake Sharp in the leading role of Dewey Finn (made iconic by Jack Black in the sensational film), with Alex Tomkins taking on the role for select performances.

Also in the show are Rebecca Lock as the uptight headmistress Rosalie Mullins, Matthew Rowland as Ned Schneebly and Nadia Violet Johnson as Patty Di Marco.

The remaining adult cast features Ryan Bearpark, James Bisp, Joanna O'Hare, Samuel Haughton, Tom Hext, Harveen Mann, Richard Morse, Annell Odartey, Amy Oxley, Helena Pipe, Michaela Powell, Richard Vorster and Craig Watson.

Obviously it wouldn't be a school without some rocking young performers…There are three top-tier teams of 12 children performing each night. We've broken them down by roles (and included swings where necessary!):

Freddy will be played by Eva McGrath (13 years old from Birmingham), Emerson Sutton (13 years old from the West Midlands), Thomas Harvey (12 years old from Cheshire) and Isaac Forward (12 years old from Buckinghamshire).

Katie will be played by Chloe Marler (ten years old from Essex), Marikit Akiwumi (12 years old from Guildford), Daisy Hanna (13 years old from Surrey) and Ivy Balcombe (nine years old from Surrey).

Lawrence will be played by Oliver Forde (12 years old from London), Angus McDougall (13 years old from Buckinghamshire), David Gluhovsky (12 years old from London) and Oliver Pearce (11 years old from North Wales).

Zack will be played by Joseph Sheppard (12 years old from the West Midlands), Harry Churchill (nine years old from Devon), Hanley Webb (ten years old from Northamptonshire) and William Laborde (12 years old from Surrey).

Billy will be played by Wilf Cooper (12 years old from Surrey), Logan Matthews (11 years old from Berkshire) and Alfie Morwood (ten years from South Wales).

The role of Summer will be performed by Keira Laver (11 years old from Essex), Florrie May Wilkinson (ten years old from London) and Saffia Layla (11 years old from Hertfordshire).

Tomika will be played by Jasmine Djazel (11 years old from London), Souparnika Nair (ten years old from Bury St. Edmunds) and Angel Lucero (11 years old from London).

James is played by Hadlee Snow (ten years old from Brighton), Darmani Eboji (12 years old from Essex) and Devon Francis (11 years old from London), Riotafari Gardner (ten years old from London).

Marcy is played by Lily Rose Martin (11 years old from Kent), Elodie Salmon (11 years old from London) and Paris Banyong (nine years old from London).

Mason is played by Caelan Wallington (11 years old from Watford), Alex Shotton (12 years old from Buckinghamshire) and Nesim Adnan (ten years old from Kent).

Shonelle is played by Kyla Robinson (11 years old from Surrey), Eden Anthony (12 years old from London) and Elisha Kerai (11 years old from London).

Sophie is played by Ophelia Parsons (12 years old from London), Jemima Newman (nine years old from Bedfordshire), Ava Masters (11 years old from Kent) and Inez Danielak (12 years old from Essex).

Watch a video introducing the cast here:

Based on the film of the same name starring Black, the piece follows Dewey Finn, a teacher who poses as his best friend to get a job as a school teacher. It first opened on Broadway in 2015.

The show features tunes penned by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Glenn Slater and a book by Julian Fellowes.

It was originally directed by Laurence Connor with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter, set and costume designs by Anna Louizos, lighting design by Natasha Katz, with sound design by Mick-Potter.

On tour, the piece has associate direction by Christopher Key, associate choreography by Maria Graciano and musical supervision is by Matt Smith. Adam Fisher and Stuart Porter complete the team as associate sound and lighting designers.

The tour will be starting at Hull New Theatre on Monday 6 September. From there it will head to a variety of venues right the way through to August 2022, with stops in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. You can buy tickets below.

A full list of tour dates post-Hull are: Wolverhampton Grand (20 to 25 September), Woking New Victoria (27 September to 2 October), Sunderland Empire (5 to 9 October), Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (12 to 16 October), Regent's Theatre Stoke (19 to 23 October), Alhambra Bradford (25 to 30 October), Derngate Northampton (1 to 6 November), Grand Opera House Belfast (9 to 13 November), Concert Hall Nottingham (16 to 20 November), Venue Cymru Llandudno (22 to 27 November), Princess Theatre Torquay (30 November to 4 December) and New Oxford Theatre (13 December to 1 January 2022).

Into 2022, the piece will visit Palace Theatre Manchester (4 to 15 January), The Hawth Crawley (17 to 22 January), Edinburgh Playhouse (25 to 29 January), Edinburgh Playhouse (25 to 29 January), Alexandra Theatre Birmingham (31 January to 5 February), Milton Keynes Theatre (8 to 12 February), His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen (15 to 19 February), Regent's Theatre Ipswich (22 to 26 February), King's Theatre Glasgow (7 to 12 March), Norwich Theatre Royal (15 to 19 March), New Wimbledon Theatre (21 to 26 March), Theatre Royal Newcastle (28 March to 2 April), Leeds Grand Theatre (4 to 9 April), Congress Theatre Eastbourne (12 to 16 April), Marlowe Theatre Canterbury (19 to 30 April), Theatre Royal Plymouth (3 to 7 May), Bristol Hippodrome (10 to 14 May), Wales Millenium Centre (16 to 21 May), Orchard Theatre Dartford (23 to 28 May), Curve Leicester (30 May to 4 June), Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin (21 June to 2 July), Liverpool Empire (5 to 9 July), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (18 to 23 July), Lyceum Sheffield (25 July to 6 August) and Bournemouth Pavilion (8 to 13 August). You can buy tickets for the tour below.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s award-winning smash hit musical premiered on Broadway in 2015, and has since been seen on stages around the globe! Based on the hilarious hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night with roof-raising energy!

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Frequently asked Franchising Questions

Here are the most common questions we receive about franchising with School of Rock. If you don’t see an answer to your question, please call us at (877) 556-6184 or fill out the contact form.

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OWNING A SCHOOL OF ROCK LOCATION

What are School of Rock’s operating hours?

School of Rock operating hours are flexible and often vary by location. To determine the best hours for your location, the School of Rock Development Team will work with you to select hours based on data. We take numerous factors into account, including local markets, demographics, and personal preferences.

Do I need to be a musician to own a School of Rock?

Absolutely not! Owning a School of Rock is a great career choice for anyone with a passion for music and a desire to work with kids. Our team will also provide training and support during the opening process to share with franchisees the expertise they need to run a successful school.

Do I need business experience to own a School of Rock?

While business skills are good skills to have, you do not need business experience to become a franchisee. A willingness to learn is all that’s required. Our team will walk you through managing a School of Rock and will guide you through day-to-day business operations as needed.

What are the advantages of a School of Rock franchise versus starting my own music school?

School of Rock franchisees have multiple advantages when compared to opening a standalone school. School of Rock franchisees enjoy many benefits, including access to a proven business model, curriculum, IT systems, marketing materials, merch, music gear partners, and a wide network of franchisee support.

Does School of Rock have a design and construction manual?

Yes, School of Rock offers franchisees access to our design and construction manual. The manual is shared as soon as the agreement is signed.

Does School of Rock sell music equipment?

School of Rock franchisees can buy equipment with steep discounts through GearSelect , a group of partnerships with the most innovative providers of musical instruments, accessories, and tools in the world. The brands involved include heavy-hitters such as Fender® (guitars and amplifiers), Zildjian® (cymbals), Vic Firth® (sticks and mallets), Roland® (keyboards/electronic drums), and Earasures® (hearing protection), as well as a portfolio of brands distributed by Hal Leonard®, including Gretsch® (drums), Gibraltar® (drum hardware), Remo® (drum heads), Blue® (mics), Avid® (Pro Tools recording software), Samson® (audio), GeerFab® (acoustic treatments), Tycoon® (hand percussion), and Hal Leonard® print music publications.

Some of those School of Rock partners also offer the opportunity of selling instruments with GearSelect to franchisees. Available brands vary by location.

SELECTING A SCHOOL OF ROCK LOCATION

Will School of Rock help me find real estate for my franchise?

Yes, School of Rock can help you find real estate. Our Development team and commercial real estate partners can help franchisees select the best location for their school based on community demographics, local markets, and specific space requirements.

Do I need existing real estate to open a School of Rock?

No, you don’t need to have real estate. The Development team will work with you to look for the best real estate for your school. If a franchisee already owns real estate, then the Development team will evaluate the local demographics, its availability, and viability.

What is the square footage of a typical School of Rock location?

The ideal School of Rock location is about 2,000 to 3,000 square feet in size, and our team will help franchisees select the best location based on their needs.

Is School of Rock accepting new franchisees?

Yes, School of Rock is expanding. We have availability in both the United States and international markets. Visit our page about available franchise opportunities to take a look at existing locations, or contact the Development team for more information about your area.

How long does it take to open a School of Rock?

All schools are different, and the length of the opening process depends on many different variables. For a better estimation, contact the Development team for an evaluation of the best timeline for your business.

Is School of Rock interested in international expansion?

Yes, School of Rock is interested in international units as we continue to expand outside of the United States. In Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, our Master Franchisees are open to candidates interested in sub-franchising. For other markets, we are seeking qualified master franchisees for international, multi-unit expansion. To be considered, your team should have a minimum net worth of $2.5 to $5 million USD, liquid assets of $750k USD, and the ability to develop several schools in your territory.

To find out more about international opportunities, please contact the Development team.

Can I convert my existing music school into a School of Rock franchise?

Yes, opportunities for conversion are evaluated upon request. Contact the Development team to discuss your options for buying a franchise.

SCHOOL OF ROCK FACULTY

How many employees do I have to hire for my School of Rock location? Are instructors considered part-time or full-time employees?

The number of instructors needed for a School of Rock location varies from school to school. The size of a school’s faculty depends on a location’s size, demographics, and available markets. Our Development team can help you to create a unique plan tailored to your school for hiring part-time or full-time instructors.

Do I need to be the owner-operator or can I hire a general manager (GM) for my franchise?

It’s up to the franchisee! School of Rock franchisees have the option of becoming an owner-operator or hiring a general manager. The method that works best for our franchisees is what works best for us.

SCHOOL OF ROCK SUPPORT

What kind of support does School of Rock offer to franchisees?

We offer School of Rock franchisees first-class ongoing support as they build their school and their business, with onboarding, management training, and continuous support during the entire opening process. After opening, School of Rock continues to assist franchisees with IT, marketing, curriculum, and operations help desk teams. To learn more, visit our page about how School of Rock supports franchisees.

Does School of Rock offer training to franchisees?

Yes, School of Rock offers training and support for all franchisees during the opening process and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more about how we support our franchisees for more information.

SCHOOL OF ROCK CURRICULUM

Does School of Rock offer an adult music education program?

Yes, School of Rock offers music lessons for adults .

Does School of Rock have a curriculum franchisees must use?

Yes, School of Rock has a comprehensive curriculum structured around both group and one-on-one music lessons. Franchisees will learn more during the training process.

Are songwriting and/or recording lessons offered by School of Rock?

Yes, School of Rock gives franchisees the option to offer workshops or camps that include songwriting and recording lessons. Camps and workshops vary from location to location. Check our website for a list of camps offered at School of Rock, and check out our page on upcoming workshops and music camps for kids .

Can I provide other styles of music education at my School of Rock?

Yes, School of Rock gives franchisees the flexibility to teach different types of music genres to students in camps and workshops. At School of Rock, we focus on teaching kids how to rock because rock and roll provide the opportunity to develop important skills that can be learned at any age or skill level. Once students have learned these skills, they’re generally more successful at applying them to other genres.

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