Solarise
Solarise
Created by Ruby Kemp
Directed by Emily K Brown
Music directed by Michael Stebbings
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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?
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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
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Sophie
Simran Rughani
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Jaye
Emerson McMartin
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Paul
Jason Mackiewicz
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Elaine
Margaret Hill
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Baxter
Tadhg Mackay
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Logan
Amy Noble
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Harper
Caryl Loria Illana
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Ensemble
Amy Noble
Cal Tallents
Caryl Loria Illana
Ian Jerao
Margaret Hill
Tadhg Mackay
CREW
Director/Wardrobe Coordinator
Emily K Brown
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Music Director
Michael Stebbings
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Assistant Music Director
Stephen Clothier
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Production & Stage Manager
Phoebe Caldeiro
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Props
Deb McGuire
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Producer/Lighting Design
Ruby Kemp
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Projection Design
Scott Maxim
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Sound Design & Operation/Lighting Operation
Victoria Norgrove
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Set Design
Anne-Lisa Noordover
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Publicity/Intimacy Coordinator
Aimée Sullivan
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Poster Design/Photography
Alex Rabina
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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
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"Much to love – leaves a lasting impression"
​- Jo Hodgson, Theatreview
GALLERY
Photography by Alex Rabina
