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High School Musical

Fri 21 Aug 2026 - Sun 13 Sep 2026
Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that 20 years after the iconic movie, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will have its first UK new production at Lowry, Salford!
 
Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie- join Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as they navigate the highs and lows of first love, friendships, and self-discovery — all while juggling classes, basketball games, auditions and the expectations of their peers. This fresh and exciting new production will transform the Lowry’s Lyric Theatre into an immersive East High experience, with extended staging and on-stage seating that puts the audience right in the middle of the game.
 
Co-directed by Hope Mill Theatre founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with a book by David Simpatico and music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle, this is High School Musical like you’ve never seen it before.
 
Featuring all the hit songs from the original film, including Breaking Free, We’re All In This Together, Stick to the Status Quo, Get’cha Head in the Game and many more.
 

Matthew Eames, Co-Head of Theatres (Contemporary & Commissioning) at Lowry said:

“Following A Christmas Carol, we are delighted to be working again with Hope Mill Theatre. We all felt there was a real opportunity to build on the success of that show by working together more closely, identifying musical projects that we feel our collective audiences will be excited to experience on our Lyric stage. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is the first of these. It’s a truly iconic show that launched the careers of some huge stars. We can’t wait for the East High Wildcats to come to Salford!”

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is produced by Hope Mill Theatre with Lowry.

Additional Information

Audio Described by Caroline Burn: Saturday 5 September 2026 at 2.00pm.

Touch Tour: 1.00pm. 

Audio Described by Caroline Burn: Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.00pm.

Touch Tour: 6.00pm                                          

BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield: Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 2.00pm and Saturday 12 September 2026 at 7.00pm.

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