
THE ULTIMATE GIG THEATRE EXPERIENCE
A coming of age comedy drama exploring the highs and lows of teenage life through the eyes of young musicians in a 2006 Northampton setting.
With original songs and a dynamic 'gig theatre staging, at The Picturedrome music venue, 'Song of the Summer' is a love letter to a time and place; dramatizing the tension between friendship and artistic integrity, encapsulating the sheer joy of music with the world at your feet



EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF NOSTALGIA
CAST & CREATIVES
This original production also features an incredible ensemble cast from in and around the Northampton area, promoting professional theatre-making opportunities for 15-25 year olds in the community.
SOTS PRODUCTION TEAM
Writer & Director I Tristan Jackson-Pate
Movement Director I Hlamalani Georgina Graaff Makhubele
Musical Director I Adrian Banks
Assistant Director I Michael Deacon
Dramaturg I Nasser Memarzia
Stage Manager I Tessa Gaukroger
Production Manager I Claire Hardacre
Set Designer I Victoria Spearing
Lighting Designer I Rachel Luff
Sound Engineer I Geoff Kirk
Sound Engineer I Steve Dee
Poster & Digital Designer I Rebecca Pitt
FOR CHERWELL THEATRE COMPANY
Casting Director I Sydney Aldridge
Outreach Director I Nicki Stevenson
Company Coordinator I Stacey White
Project Assistant I Emelia Hutchinson
2022 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
THU 11 AUG 2.30PM
THU 11 AUG 7.30PM
FRI 12 AUG 7.30PM
WED 17 AUG 7.30PM - SOLD OUT!
THU 18 AUG 2.30PM
THU 18 AUG 7.30PM (BSL & Live Stream)
FRI 19 AUG 7.30PM
SAT 20 AUG 2.30PM
SAT 20 AUG 7.30PM
SUN 21 AUG 7.30PM

22 KETTERING ROAD, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 4BN
A DYNAMIC NEW CO-PRODUCTION
This production is produced in partnership by Cherwell Theatre Company, Royal & Derngate and
The Picturedrome. It has been made possible due to support from Arts Council England, Garfield Weston Foundation, Northampton Community Foundation, The Garrick Charitable Trust and
West Northamptonshire Council





CONTACT
SOTS PRESS ENQUIRIES:
STACEY WHITE
01865 551672
stacey@cherwelltheatrecompany.co.uk
EMELIA HUTCHINSON
