State Fair

Show Info Cast & Creative Age & Content Guide

Genre Musical

First Performance 04/08/2009

Closing 29/08/2009

Running Time 2hr 30mins

State Fair, the classic Broadway musical and film, is set against the colourful backdrop of an American heartland tradition. The story follows the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the 1946 Iowa State Fair. Mom and Pop have their hearts set on winning blue ribbons for best boar and best homemade mincemeat, while their daughter and son find both love and heartbreak in the romance of the busy fairground.

Based on the 1945 and 1962 films and featuring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oscar winning score – with additional songs taken from their other shows including Oklahoma! – this stage version opened on Broadway in 1996 where it received four Tony Award nominations.

This is the European premiere of State Fair, directed by upcoming director Thom Southerland.

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Creative

Director - Thom Southerland

Producer - By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of R&H Theatricals of New York

Designer - Alison Brookes

Choreographer - Sally Brooks

Lighting Designer - Steve Miller

Author - Based on the novel by Phil Stong and the screenplay by Oscar Hammerstein II

Lyrics By - Oscar Hammerstein II

Music By - Richard Rodgers

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