
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.


Demos

ARTICLES
WORN OUT Comes to Lowry - Broadway World
BYMT and The Lowry announce partnership with premiere of new musical WORN OUT - West End Best Friend
A bold retelling of The 12 Dancing Princesses comes to the Lowry this August - Salford Now
Interview with Francesca Goodridge, Director of Worn Out - The Lowry

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