Stomp

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BRITISH THEATRICAL SENSATIONBritish theatrical sensation STOMP, which has become a true global phenomenon, will present an infectious blend of rhythm, dance, theater, and comedy with exciting music inspired by the hustle and bustle of everyday life.Eight performers have created an explosive rhythm that people of all ages worldwide have been enjoying for three decades, drawing sounds from 5 lighters, trash cans, lids, and even kitchen sinks.“STOMP provokes a storm of applause! Relentless and bewildering... sophisticated, energetic, and witty.” - an independent voice from the Sunday Telegraph newspaper.“The wildest and most unimaginable rhythmic dances you've ever seen!” - Sunday Telegraph newspaper.“A powerful and convincing show. Who would have known that everything, including the sink, could be so much fun.” - A frequent brilliant traveler.20 THOUSAND PERFORMANCES12 MILLION VIEWERS55 COUNTRIES6 CONTINENTSSTOMP has been on a world tour for more than 30 years, playing over 20,000 shows in front of more than 12 million people in 55 countries on 6 continents.All along, more than 60,000 matchboxes, 40,000 brooms, 30,000 trash bins, 20,000 drumsticks, and 35,000 liters of black paint applied with 780 rollers have been used for the STOMP show's production.Creators of the show, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholasThe STOMP show creators are long-time creative and business partners Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas.Luke was born and raised in Brighton on the south coast of Great Britain. As a self-taught percussionist, he began playing drums at the age of 9, and he left school at 15 to pursue a musical career. Cresswell was a session drummer and rhythm programmer for the music group Beats International, as well as for Bette Midler and Elvis Costello.Steve hails from Yorkshire in the north of Great Britain. A musician, actor, singer, and writer, he has worked with a wide range of bands during his career, including Bradford Theatre Group, Cliff Hanger, Royal Covent Garden Theatre, The Flying Pickets, and Pookiesnackenburger.Together with Cresswell, Steve is the director of the STOMP show. In 1994, they were awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography.Together with Luke, Steve created the orchestral show "Lost and Found," which premiered in Brighton in 2006. And in tandem with Cresswell, he works on numerous films and ads, rightfully sharing prestigious awards and nominations with his colleague.In 2010, Steve and Luke purchased the Old Market Theatre in their hometown of Brighton and Hove. The venue serves as a stage for eclectic productions and supports local artists.A fortunate circumstance helped the friends become co-owners of the place where they first performed together.In 2015, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas were awarded honorary Doctorates of Arts by the University of Brighton in recognition of their contributions to music and performance art.