Following the huge success of the musical adaptations of Northern Ireland writer Tony Macaulay’s internationally acclaimed memoirs Paperboy and Breadboy, British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) produced a third hit new musical production of Tony’s follow up memoir ‘All Growed Up’.
‘All Growed Up tells the story of how a pair of dreamers start out on adult life together with faith and hope in their hearts.’ (Alan in Belfast)
‘Standing ovation for musical production of Tony Macaulay’s memoir ‘All Growed Up’ at Lyric Theatre, Belfast’ (VIEW Digital)
‘a message delivered with winning brio by the committed vigour of the young ensemble.’ (Musical Theatre Review)
‘All Growed Up is a story of unexpected bliss and sudden blows, but also trust and calm – dazzling as pure entertainment and extraordinary in both ruminating on and revealing how and why everyone dares to dream to begin with.’ (Si Arts NI)
All Growed Up premiered to sell out audiences at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre from 2nd -4th August 2024. This was followed by a screening of the production at Coleraine’s Riverside Theatre on 23rd August followed by a Q&A hosted by Sarah Travers.
The British Youth Music Theatre production was brought to life with a cast of 37 young people from all over Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK led by the creative team Dean Johnson (writer/director), Shauna Carrick (composer), Gyasi Sheppy (choreographer) and Adam Darcy (musical director).
Tony Macaulay said added:
“Everyone involved in the musical adaptations for Paperboy and Breadboy was
overwhelmed by the reception they received. The entire creative team, especially the
young cast across the productions, were all phenomenal. It is such a privilege to be part of this amazing journey, and I was delighted that BYMT continued with
this journey by bringing All Growed Up to stage so brilliantly!”
