9th - 25th October

Porirua Little Theatre takes you back in time. Remember when actors became American presidents, hair was BIG, fluorescent socks matched your ear rings, your belt and your bangles, shoulder pads were essential, Pac Mac ruled and floppy disks …… were floppy.

Take yourself Back to the 80s – the Totally Awesome Musical. Set in the USA, Back to the 80’s relives the highs and lows of the senior class of William Ocean High School, as seen through the eyes of Corey Palmer Snr played by Gary Mills and Corey Palmer Jnr played by Glenn Horsfall. Cleverly penned by Aussie writer Neil Gooding and directed by Kate Ghent, it captures the fun and insecurities of a love struck teenager while embracing the decade we were all sucked into and spat out screaming “did I wear that?”.

The musical is a non-stop rollercoaster of laughs and is jam-packed with songs we’ve all recited in front of the mirror, using our fave hairbrush including Material Girl, Walking on Sunshine, Centerfold, Kids in America, Footloose, 500 Miles, Total Eclipse of the Heart and Love Shack.

So squeeze into your stone wash denim, pull out those shoulder pads, powder on lots of pink blush and start practicing your moonwalk as you take a totally awesome trip back to the 80’s. With a live 80’s band lead by Stephen Morrison, vocal direction and choreography by Tia Minnoch-Singh, a Star Wars dream sequence, a Delorian and a Live Aid Concert, who could afford to miss the experience!!! So grab your best bottle of Pink Chardon, your styliest 80’s gear and get your friends together for a great night’s party and entertainment – 80’s style!!!!

The Cast

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