"The audience was up and dancing at the Coliseum’s new jukebox musical. You will be up with the best of them, dancing in the aisles. I certainly was." (Oldham Evening Chronicle)

"Filled with energy with sparkling dramatic moments". (Oldham Advertiser)

"A witty script and an interesting storyline. The audience were captivated by this rock n' roll story. The musical content is outstanding. This fine production was a great treat. I left the theatre with a smile on my face. A night of unremitting pleasure. Great fun. A total joy." (Manchester Confidential)

Synopsis

The musical is set during the summer of 1980 and the summer of 2000 in and around a youth hostel and a hotel.

In 1980 a 'Battle of the Bands' competition is being staged. Terry meets Julie. He’s the creative force (in his opinion) behind the upcoming local band 'The Trevors'. Though his fellow band member Cameron thinks he should have more of a say in the way the band is organised. Julie is enjoying simply having a laugh being a part of popular three piece girl-band The Launderettes.

When the chance of a gig comes up at the YHA the Trevors and the Launderettes join forces. But soon creative and personal differences will drive friends and lovers apart and split the bands asunder. Julie and Terry get together and then split up and… who knows where they’ll end up?

A foolish promise was made in 1980 that the band members would all attempt to get together for a big reunion in the year 2000. And that day is finally here.

Featuring over twenty hit songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, 'Feels Like the First Time' is a sexy, comic, bitter-sweet jukebox musical focusing on the two crucial periods in anybody’s life: the age of twenty and the age of forty.

Characters (6m, 3f)

Songs