Worn Out

"A fun and fresh retelling of a classic Grimm fairytale" - I Love Manchester

In the city-state of Zloriv, King Kasimir’s daughters are trapped—expected to smile, obey, and marry. But when they slip away each night, their worn-out shoes hide more than just a love for dancing. As they uncover a rising revolution that could shatter their father’s rule, will they follow tradition or fight for freedom?

Featuring a playful score that mixes classic and contemporary Broadway with a pop twist by Meg McGrady and an exhilarating book by Zoe Morris, Worn Out transforms the classic Grimm Tale of The 12 Dancing Princesses into a thrilling musical, where fairy-tale fantasy meets the fire of female rebellion.

Creative Team

Book and Lyrics: Zoe Morris

Music and Additional Lyrics: Meg McGrady

Director: Francesca Goodridge

Choreographer: Paul Smethurst

Musical Director: Bianca Fung

Set and Costume Design: Jida Akil

Production Manager: Rose Oldershaw

Stage Manager: Victoria Richards

Deputy Stage Manager: Iz Brett

Lighting Designer: Jodie Underwood

Sound Designer: Owen Lewis

Sound & Lighting: Core UK Production Services and Cross

Light and Sound

Assistant Musical Director: Iris Burlacu

Assistant Designer: Mim Houghton

Assistant Stage Manager: Wil Chivers

Professional Musician (Cello): Alice Luddington

Young Instrumentalist (Clarinet): Tia Timms

Young Instrumentalist (Violin): Emelyn McCann

Photographer: Darren Robinson

Show Artwork: Jess Jenkins

Videography: Greta Zabulyte

Pastoral Team: Richard Upton, David Stewart, Emma Carrigan, and Amy Spear.

We would like to thank the following people for their valuable contribution to our work:
Lowry Staff, BYMT Staff, Tara Noonan, Marina Climent, the Worn Out Workshop Participants, the MMD Advanced Lab 2 for all their feedback, Nancy Poole PR, our sensitivity readers: Dana Duma and Magdaléna Škerenčák, all the Staff at Ackworth School, and 3Points.