WHITEHAVEN Theatre Group bring a smash hit jukebox musical to life with strong vocal performances, plenty of laughs and a live rock band.
Rock of Ages is built around classic rock songs from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade.
Set on the Sunset Strip at the Bourbon, a legendary club in Hollywood, two young lovers fight to save their love for each other from misunderstandings and jealousy.
Meanwhile, their friends try to save legendary Hollywood club, the Bourbon Lounge, from destruction at the hands of the Mayor and a German investor.
The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry, Poison and Europe, among other well-known rock bands.
Scarlett Todhunter and Sam Chipman give strong lead performances as small-town girl Sherrie Christian and city boy Drew Boley, who both have big Hollywood hopes.
Their vocals are faultless throughout the production and the chemistry they share on-stage is magical.
Aron Armstrong oozes charisma as sleazy rock legend Stacee Jaxx and Grant Tebay brings plenty of humour to the role of German investor, Franz Klineman.
Todd Morgan seamlessly moves the show from scene to scene as narrator Lonny Barnett, delivering each gag with perfect comedic timing.
Jack Riley is hilarious as owner of the Bourbon Lounge, Dennis Dupree and Samantha Styles brings great energy to the role of protestor Regina McKaig.
Kayleigh Donald gives a brilliant performance as strip club owner Justice Charlier and her on-stage relationship with Sherrie comes across as authentic.
Andrew Morton is on top form as the villainous mayor and Kayleigh Morgan plays star struck reporter Constance Sack with real conviction.
The presence of a live band makes the production come alive and immerses the audience in what feels like a live rock concert with loud strums of the electric guitar.
Rock of Ages is showing from April 23-27 at The Solway Hall in Whitehaven. Age guidance for the production is 12 plus.
To buy tickets, go to: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whitehaventheatregroup
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