
"Buddy you're a boy make a big noise
Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day"
Forum North
29 May - 14 June 2025
Director: Ringi Smith
Musical Director: Sarah Edgecombe
Vocal Coach: Chris Parry
Choreographer: Kayla Ganley
Production Managers: Gina Kitchen & Matthew Simpson​
Written by Ben Elton as a tribute to the late Freddie Mercury, it is based on the idea of a world dominated by media and technology, where the current generation are controlled in thought and expression, where live music and creativity is a threat to an almighty marketing machine. Despite the premise of this being a dystopian future, it’s a reflection of society today and our dependence on the internet, influencers, celebrity and the battle for freedom of expression, individuality and creativity!