Solarise
Solarise
Created by Ruby Kemp
Directed by Emily K Brown
Music directed by Michael Stebbings
Four years ago, humanity found out the world is ending... soon, but not just yet. With a cataclysmic solar flare predicted to wipe out life on Earth within the decade, Solarise is a speculative sci-fi musical about the end of the world, and how people choose to spend their time in the face of indefinite impending doom. Heartfelt, hopeful, and encouragingly thought-provoking—there are no wrong answers, but what would you do?
Footlights kicked off 2025 with its second original production (the first being Flatline With Two Sugars). Solarise was a bold expansion of our 'open format production' model, allowing open auditions from outside the membership to showcase fresh talent and reinvigorate audiences.
CAST
Beth
Celia Macdonald
Sophie
Simran Rughani
Jaye
Emerson McMartin
Paul
Jason Mackiewicz
Elaine
Margaret Hill
Baxter
Tadhg Mackay
Logan
Amy Noble
Harper
Caryl Loria Illana
Ensemble
Amy Noble
Cal Tallents
Caryl Loria Illana
Ian Jerao
Margaret Hill
Tadhg Mackay
CREW
Director
Wardrobe Coordinator
Emily K Brown
Music Director
Michael Stebbings
Assistant Music Director
Stephen Clothier
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Phoebe Caldeiro
Props
Deb McGuire
Producer
Lighting Design
Ruby Kemp
Projection Design
Scott Maxim
Sound Design & Operation
Lighting Operation
Victoria Norgrove
Set Design
Anne-Lisa Noordover
Publicity
Intimacy Coordinator
Aimée Sullivan
Poster Design
Photography
Alex Rabina
Front of House Manager
Margaret Hill
BAND
Keys
Michael Stebbings
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
Greg Rogan
Guitar
Marley Richards
Bass Guitar
Thomas Guest
Drum Kit/Percussion
Steve Swanson
REVIEWS
"Ambitious and heartfelt"
- Ruth Corkill, Regional News
"Much to love – leaves a lasting impression"
- Jo Hodgson, Theatreview
GALLERY
Photography by Alex Rabina
