Bridgwater College’s Level 3 Performing Arts students will be taking to the stage this June for their rendition of Thoroughly Modern Millie at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater.

The musical, which has won six Tony Awards, is based on the 1967 Academy award-winning film. The cast will recreate the height of the jazz age in New York City, where moderns, including a flapper named Millie Dillmount, enters the workforce and rewrites the rules of love.

Brittany Frampton, 18, from Bridgwater, who will be playing Millie on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 June said,

“I have loved working on Thoroughly Modern Millie and it's been so much fun playing Millie Dillmount. She is passionate and determined and has given me a chance to stretch myself as a performer in all three disciplines; singing, acting and dance. I can't wait to perform and audition for the Level 4 Performance Arts course at Bridgwater College.”

Ellis Roberts, 18, from Bridgwater, who will be playing Millie on Friday 10 June said,

“Playing Millie has been really enjoyable and I can't wait to perform again at The McMillan Theatre. It has made me determined to continue my studies in musical theatre and apply for the Level 4 Performance Arts course at Bridgwater College.” 

The musical will be running from Wednesday 8 June – Friday 10 June, 7.30pm (with a 2.30pm matinee on Friday 10 June). Tickets cost £14 for adults and £10 for concession tickets and can be purchased from mcmillantheatre.com, or the Box Office, in person, or by phone, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm, 01278 556677.