World premiere: Edinburgh (2019) The play received its world premiere at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh in March 2019. A co-production with
The Old Vic, the show has a book by the film's original screenwriter and director, Bill Forsyth, which has been adapted by Lyceum artistic director David Greig, with direction by
John Crowley, movement direction by Lucy Hind, set and costume design by
Scott Pask, with sound design by
Paul Arditti,
Local Hero began previews at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh on 14 March 2019, Due to demand the world premiere run was extended until 4 May. Notable casting included
Damian Humbley as Mac,
Katrina Bryan as Stella, Matthew Pidgeon as Gordon, and
Simon Rouse as Happer. The production was due to transfer to The Old Vic, London where it was scheduled to begin previews 18 June 2020, As a result of the
coronavirus pandemic, however, The Old Vic announced in April 2020 that the production was being postponed, with no revised dates given at that time. The Old Vic have since announced that the production will not be going ahead due to the theatre's schedule. According the calls that ticket holders received to get their refunds, the Old Vic would like to have the production back in one or two years when the pandemic situation allow musicals at their stage.
Chichester (2022) A new production opened in the
Minerva Theatre, Chichester as part of the Festival 2022 with previews beginning 8 October, with a press night on 17 October, running until 19 November 2022. It was directed by the former Artistic Director
Daniel Evans, set designed by Frankie Bradshaw with lighting design by Paule Constable with Ryan Day, Projection design by Ash J Woodward, sound design by Paul Arditti, musical direction by Richard John and orchestrated and arranged by Dave Milligan. ==Plot==