Cult comedy musical The Toxic Avenger set to hit Chorley Theatre for six-night run

Fans of shows like Little Shop of Horrors and The Book of Mormon are said to be in for a treat this month when the cult comedy musical The Toxic Avenger takes to the Chorley Theatre stage.

Opening on Monday 9 September for six nights, the show is a toxic love story with an environmental twist plus lots of jokes and catchy tunes.

Based on the cult 1980s film of the same name, it sees mild-mannered nerd Melvin Ferd III campaign against the pollution of the town’s water supply.

When the corrupt Mayor has him thrown into a radioactive pipe, Melvin is transformed into a hero for our times. Can Toxie, a seven-foot tall mutant, save New Jersey, end global warming and win the heart of Sarah, the blind librarian?

Strictly for adults, this fast-paced comedy features five actors sharing dozen of roles, with Chris King leading the cast as Melvin and his radioactive alter-ego Toxie, Orna Horton-Murphy as Sarah, Jack Vardy and Kieran Smith as Dudes, and Jade Hiatt’s evil mayor duetting with herself.

Director Paul Carr has previously staged the hit musicals Avenue Q and Our House at the venue, and promises a high-quality production with Broadway-style lighting and a live band.

Featuring a catchy rock score with original songs such as Evil is Hot, You Tore My Heart Out, and All Men Are Freaks, the show has been entertaining fans since its 2009 debut won the Critics Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical. Having played all across the world this is a rare chance to catch it in the UK.

Performed by Chorley Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (CADOS) with a live band, the show runs Monday 9 to Saturday 14 September at 7.30pm. Tickets can be booked via the Chorley Theatre website.

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