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BLOC Productions, Bristol’s award-winning amateur musical theatre club who regularly stage professional standard productions at the Bristol Hippodrome, is following its success of leading the 40th Anniversary collaborative UK amateur premiere production of Les Misérables with something completely different —the high-octane, adrenaline-fueled jukebox musical that is We Will Rock You!We Will Rock You features more than 20 iconic Queen hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and of course, “We Will Rock You”.

 

Set in a post-apocalyptic future where individuality has been outlawed and music is controlled by algorithms, the story follows two young revolutionaries, Galileo Figaro and Scaramouche, who dare to defy the system and the villainous Killer Queen to save rock ‘n’ roll. This fist-pumping, foot-stomping anthem to freedom and self-expression is a musical for our time and offers something for everyone—unapologetically bold and filled with the timeless power of Queen’s legendary music.

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The show was written by Ben Elton in collaboration with Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.With over 7 million fans rocked during its original 12-year West End run, WWRY made history as the longest-running show at London’s Dominion Theatre. A global phenomenon, WWRY has been performed in 28 countries and seen by more than 16 million people worldwide.

 

This explosive, rockin’ spectacle is a celebration of the power of music and individuality that will leave audiences cheering for more. BLOC Productions is delighted to be bringing this much-loved show to the Bristol Hippodrome.

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On March 5, 2024, it was reported by Baz Bamigboye from Deadline Hollywood that the stage adaptation of the film was in development by Disney Theatrical Productions, opening in Bristol in Spring 2026 before heading to the West End and Broadway, following a workshop in Fall 2023.[1] On August 9, 2024, it was also announced at D23 Expo by Disney Theatricals with a performance of "The Greatest Show," the opening and closing number of the film which is also expected to do the same on stage. All songs from the film are expected to be included, with Pasek and Paul contributing five new songs to the production. The musical is also Disney's first stage adaptation of a 20th Century Studios film following The Walt Disney Company's 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox and its assets.[2]

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