Mayo students to cut loose with Footloose musical

Transition Year students at St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Castlebar, will stage Everybody Dance Footloose at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar.

The show is the school’s 2026 Transition Year musical. It is based on the 1984 film.

The story follows Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves to a small town where dancing and rock music are banned.

Ren sets out to bring both back and inspires the community to embrace change.

Audiences can expect strong singing and lively choreography.

The hit songs include Holding Out for a Hero, Let’s Hear It for the Boy and the title track, Footloose.

The students are supported by a team of teachers.

Ms. Deirdre Lee is Musical Director and Ms. Claudia O’Sullivan is Stage Director. Mr. Matthew Durcan is Stage Manager and Ms. Sarah Callaghan is Choreographer.

The production continues St. Joseph’s strong tradition of staging musicals.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite.