Westacre Theatre presents Pippin The Musical created by Stephen Schwartz, writer of Godspell and Wicked
Staging a story that has worldwide appeal, Westacre Theatre presents Pippin The Musical – created by multi-award winning Stephen Schwartz, writer of Wicked – which opens on Thursday.
Young Pippin refuses to spend his life in the quest of ‘common things’ but aspiring instead to a greater fulfilment.
His search for how to reach out for the secret of true happiness and contentment leads him – through loyalty to his father – to discover the horrors of war.
Declining to participate in the victory celebrations, he is lured by temptations of the flesh. Unsatisfied by those experiences, he follows the intrigues involved in political power.
Seen by some as a dark tale, it highlights the dangers of false appearances and empty promises.
The soul-searching Pippin dwells under the illusion that there has to be an absolutely perfect place and purpose for him in life. His obsession for an ideal existence without any flaws promises to be self-destructive.
Finally recognising that optimal humanity really is too good to be true, Pippin realises that he must discover a person to whom he can devote himself entirely and do his best by them.
Giving himself to a widow Catherine and her son allows him to develop his self-worth and inner peace. Schwartz’s iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece reveals how Pippin’s happiness lies not in extraordinary enterprises but in everyday events that are wholly ordinary.
This moving message aids universal understanding and links to audiences of all ages everywhere.
Making the most of Westacre’s outdoor stage under its expansive canvas canopy, Matt and Sadie Grist are directing six all-action performances from August 18 to 27.
You can book tickets simply by visiting www.westacretheatre.com or you can call the box office on 01760 755007.
In a career spanning over five decades, American musical theater lyricist and composer, Stephen Schwartz has written such hit musicals as Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked.
