First non-replica UK staging of High School Musical opens at The Lowry on 22 August 2026

Hope Mill Theatre and Chris Harper Productions present the first non-replica UK staging of Disney's High School Musical — an original design rather than a recreation of a previous production. Joseph Houston and William Whelton co-direct. Jason Donovan plays Coach Bolton in Salford; McFly's Harry Judd takes the role in London. KayCee Stroh, from the 2006 film, plays Ms Darbus.