A deafening theatrical sensation STOMP, which has become a truly global phenomenon, will present an infectious blend of the art of rhythm, dance, theater and comedy with an exciting soundtrack inspired by the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Eight performers created an explosive rhythm enjoyed by people of all ages around the world in the third decade, extracting sounds from 5 lighters, trash cans, lids and even kitchen sinks.
STOMP has been touring the world for more than 30 years, playing more than 20,000 shows in front of more than 12 million people in 55 countries on 6 continents.
Over the entire time, more than 60,000 matchboxes, 40,000 brooms, 30,000 trash cans, 20,000 drumsticks and 35,000 liters of black paint applied with 780 rollers were used for the STOMP show.
The STOMP show was conceived and directed by longtime creative and business partners Luke Creswell and Steve McNicholas.
Luke was born and raised in Brighton on the south coast of the UK. A self-taught percussionist, he started playing drums at the age of 9, and dropped out of school at 15 to pursue a musical career. Creswell was a session drummer and rhythm programmer for the Beats International music group, as well as Bette Midler and Elvis Costello.
Steve is originally from Yorkshire in the north of the UK. A musician, actor, singer and writer, throughout his career he has worked with a wide variety of bands, including the Bradford Theatre Group, Cliff Hanger, Royal Covent Garden Theatre, The Flying Pickets and Pookiesnackenburger.
Along with Cresswell, Steve is the director of the STOMP show. In 1994, they were awarded the Laurence Olivier Award for "Best Theatrical Choreography". Together with Luke, Steve creates the orchestral show "The Lost and Found", which premiered in Brighton in 2006. And in tandem with Creswell, he works on numerous films and commercials, rightfully sharing prestigious awards and nominations with his colleague.
In 2010, Steve and Luke purchased the Old Market Theatre in their native Brighton and Hove. The venue provides a stage for eclectic productions and supports local artists. A happy accident helped the friends become the owners of the place where they first performed together.
In 2015, Luke Creswell and Steve McNicholas were awarded Honorary Doctorates of Arts by the University of Brighton in recognition of their contributions to music and the performing arts.
