Feel the power. Live the dream.

Based on the iconic film, Flashdance: The Musical tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a fiercely determined young woman who works by day and dances by night, dreaming of a future beyond the steel mills and streets she calls home. As she fights to overcome self-doubt and pursue her ambition of becoming a professional dancer, Alex discovers that courage, passion and perseverance can change everything.

Packed with electrifying choreography and a sensational score featuring Maniac, Gloria, I Love Rock & Roll and the Academy Award-winning title track Flashdance... What a Feeling, this exhilarating production will bring the stage of Theatre Royal Wakefield to life with breathtaking dance, iconic music and an unforgettable celebration of determination, ambition and following your dreams.

The film inspired a generation. Wakefield is ready to feel the feeling.

Event Note

Moderate to strong language, themes of abuse, control, and predatory behaviour, notably featuring an antagonist who attempts to force themselves on women.

Discussions of grief, loss, and the intense psychological pressure of pursuing dreams.

Strobe lighting - non-triggering for photosensitive individuals or those prone to flicker vertigo