Shrek The Musical - Summer Youth Project

We are excited to announce that Shrek The Musical is the title for our next Summer Youth Project at the Palace Theatre in Southend, for its 18th year!

SYP is for young people aged between 9 and 19 with a passion for performing, or a keen eye for backstage. We have a cast of 80 incredible performers and 10 youth technicians. We take over the Palace Theatre for 2 weeks over the summer holidays where we create, rehearse, and perform 5 unforgettable performances of a well-known and loved musical to live audiences, led by a professional Creative and Technical Team! Book your tickets now to join us in a celebration of young talent this August!

About the musical: Shrek the Musical, based on the 2001 DreamWorks film and William Steig’s book, tells the story of Shrek, a solitary green ogre living in a swamp, content with his isolation. His peaceful life is disrupted when a group of fairy tale creatures, banished by the cruel Lord Farquaad, take refuge in his swamp. To reclaim his privacy, Shrek strikes a deal with Farquaad: he will rescue Princess Fiona, whom Farquaad wishes to marry, in exchange for the return of the creatures to their homes. On his journey, Shrek reluctantly befriends Donkey. Together, they navigate obstacles, including a fire-breathing dragon, to reach Fiona’s tower. Fiona, however, is not the typical princess Shrek expects; she harbours a secret curse that transforms her into an ogre at sunset, which can only be broken by true love’s kiss. The musical features humour, memorable songs, and a cast of vibrant characters, including Pinocchio, the Gingerbread Man, and the Dragon, highlighting themes of self-acceptance, friendship, and challenging societal norms.