St. Ives Youth Theatre - News Release
	Date:	25th June 2006
	Subject	The Bubble close to bursting on St. Ives
	Contacts	For press enquiries about St. Ives Youth Theatre, please contact Ian Lloyd on 07803 088185. More information about the St Ives Youth Theatre is available on www.siyt.co.uk

St. Ives Youth Theatre is preparing to unleash a brilliant colourful riot on it’s audience in early July.

The Bubble is an hilarious and exuberant romp through 18th century London exploring the biggest financial crash in history, a story of love and lust, greed and corruption. This promenade theatre will bring the audience right into the heart of the performance, providing a dazzling experience that will be quiet unlike conventional musicals.

The Bubble, co-written by long-term Coronation Street script writer Julian Roach, is a musical is based upon the story of the South Sea Company and the collapse of it’s shares in 1720 which led to a national scandal. Despite being set nearly 300 years ago, the parallels for today’s world of the dot.com bubble, Chantelle and Big Brother are clear.

Described as ‘a hugely enjoyable show’, the action begins in 18th century London's Bedlam asylum, where the idle rich gather to gawp at the amusing lunatics. One of the madmen believes that he can make jewels and is sure to become rich. In reality, he is just blowing soap bubbles.

"This is Polished Youth Theatre" The Scotsman (August 2005)
“Exceptionally Talented Young Cast” Three Weeks (August 2005)

St. Ives Youth Theatre made it’s Edinburgh Fringe debut last week to much acclaim and continues to build an impressive reputation – which it will be looking to further enhance with the first English public performance outside London of this exciting musical.

The Bubble – will be performed as promenade theatre at the Burgess Hall in St. Ives from 4th-8th July (Tickets are available from Hephers Electrical in Crown Street, St. Ives).

More information about the St Ives Youth Theatre is available on www.siyt.co.uk 

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For press enquiries for St. Ives Youth Theatre, please contact Ian Lloyd on 077 10 80 84 88