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MUSICAL: Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Opera House, 28 Oct to 1 Nov

Kate Stirrup
22/10/2008

YEE-HAW! A stage version of one of the world’s best loved musicals is hoe-downing its way to Manchester next week.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is based on the Oscar-nominated 1954 Hollywood musical and features the classic songs Goin’ Courtin’ and Love Never Goes Away.

Set in Oregon in 1850, it’s the story of Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, who goes to town to find a wife.

He convinces Milly to marry him that same day, and they return to his backwoods home.

Only then does she discover he has six brothers – all living in his cabin.

Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives, too.

The show stars Steven Houghton and Susan McFadden.

Houghton plays Adam Pontipee, the role created by Howard Keel in the movie. He is best known for playing Ed in the BBC series Bugs and Greg Blake in London’s Burning.

His West End roles include appearances in Desperately Seeking Susan, Blood Brothers and Martin Guerre.

Susan McFadden, who plays Milly, won TV’s Grease is the Word and starred as Sandy in the West End. To book call 0844 847 2277.