Directed by Jimmy Fairhurst
Step into a world where ancient myths collide with the modern streets of Salford. GODS OF SALFORD, the latest electrifying production from Not Too Tame, reimagines Greek mythology as raucous, heartfelt tales of working-class defiance and resilience. This immersive, high-energy theatre experience follows a group of young Olympians who dare to rewrite their destinies, confronting the gods who seek to control their lives. As part of Lowry’s 25th anniversary celebrations this production brings together 25 young people from Salford to work alongside three professional actors and Not Too Tame to create a daring, high-energy theatrical adventure that reimagines this Greek myth through the lens of Salford’s working-class spirit. And Together We Create will fund ten community groups to bring to life their own inspiring projects - supporting the talent that makes Salford extraordinary.
Blending mythic storytelling with real stories from local young people and communities, it promises a bold, unapologetic celebration of resilience, identity, and creative power. With a creative process that breaks down traditional barriers the production will unleash untapped talent and transform lived experiences into a dynamic, high-quality show.
This is more than theatre; it’s our Learning & Engagement strategy in action - championing creative potential and place, tackling social inequality head-on, and forging pathways into the arts through hands-on training, paid roles, and a clear call for social change. It’s theatre that ignites possibility, inspires action, and reclaims the stage for Salford’s next generation of storytellers. Exactly the kind of work we should be doing in our 25th year!
Professional Cast
ZEUS - ANTHONY QUINLAN
Anthony trained at Sheena Simon and Manchester School of Acting, and is best known for his roles as Pete Barton in Emmerdale and Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks. Other credits include London Kills and Doctors.
HERA - LAURA HARRISON
Laura has just finished playing Standby ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked (Apollo Victoria)
Theatre Includes: 1st Cover ‘Norma Desmond’ in Jamie Lloyd's Sunset Boulevard (Savoy); 'Magenta/Usherette' in The Rocky Horror Show (UK & Ireland tour);
'Vivienne Kensington' in Legally Blonde (UK & Ireland tour), 'Lucille Frank' in Parade (Hope Mill Theatre)
HERMES – JIMMY FAIRHURST
TV & FILM:
Trial by Jury (Channel 4), Peterloo (Thin Man Films), Doctors (BBC), Britannia (Sky Atlantic), The Royals (E!) Topsy & Tim (BBC)
THEATRE: Brassed Off (Derby Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (NTT, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Northern Stage), The Social (NTT), TWO (Stoke New Vic)
Created and written by Not Too Tame, Jimmy Fairhurst, Andrew Butler & Louise Haggerty
About Not Too Tame
NTT are award-winning, ‘great night out’ specialists producing high-octane, heart-on-sleeve stories steeped in working-class culture, and made by working-class artists.
Our work celebrates regional identity, champions Community and feels like a gig. We craft exhilarating nights out across various venue types and highlight to audiences that theatre IS for them, both as a form of entertainment and a potential career path.
Not Too Tame are proud associate artists of Derby Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse and have worked with a diverse range of National Portfolio Organisations to help them successfully reach and entertain audiences that have yet to be engaged.
At Not Too Tame, we put our audiences at the very heart of what we do.
Not Too Tame is an independent theatre company based in Warrington.
https://www.nottootame.com/
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Not Too Tame presents: Gods of Salford is part of Lowry’s 25th Anniversary programme, which has been curated to encapsulate what Lowry is all about – creativity, opportunity and making the arts accessible to all. From celebrating the iconic artwork of LS Lowry to showcasing the life-changing work we do with young people, our birthday celebrations feature an inspiring line-up of shows, art, and events . And with so many family friendly free activities and affordable pricing as well, we’re hoping that as many people as possible will be able to join us.
