Carrie: The Musical

Edinburgh University Footlights

Carrie: The Musical poster

The Sanctuary
Paradise in Augustines

Musicals and Opera

Performances: 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd August
Start time: 18:25 (2hrs30)

1974. Prom is days away. Carrie, a social outcast under the strain of her mother's religiosity, discovers the power of telekinesis. Find out what happens when Carrie is pushed too far by her high-school bullies on the most anticipated night of the year: senior prom. This amateur production of Carrie: The Musical is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatrical.co.uk. Music by Michael Gore. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Book by Lawrence D Cohen. Based on the novel by Stephen King.

Content Warnings

Age guidance: 14+

Depictions of bullying, death, violence, emotional abuse, sexism. Loud noises and haze throughout. Use of fake blood onstage.