Iconic 60s soundtrack announced for Caroline - A New Musical
‘Caroline - A New Musical’ is inspired by the true story of Britain’s pirate radio revolution which set the soundtrack to the sixties and gave a whole generation a new voice. Today, on World Radio Day, as we celebrate the power of broadcasting, they have confirmed the iconic lineup of 1960s hits that will provide the soundtrack to power this vibrant new show.
Packed with era-defining anthems, ‘Caroline’ will feature unforgettable tracks like My Generation by The Who, Not Fade Away by The Rolling Stones, Reach Out (I’ll Be There) by The Four Tops, Shout by Lulu and The Luvvers, Keep On Running by The Spencer Davis Group, Dead End Street by The Kinks and As Tears Go By from Marianne Faithfull.
From soul-stirring ballads to full-throttle rock ’n’ roll, the show is set to explode onto the stage with the energy, optimism and rebellion of the 1960s. Expect soaring harmonies and dance-floor energy in this funny, heartfelt musical about love and loyalty.
The story…
“A radio station for young people! Why do we need that?”
Caroline dreams of something more than stacking shelves at the local greengrocers. Her days are routine, but her nights come alive, walking the pier, sharing laughs with her best friend Mary and spinning records with Robbie, her music-mad boyfriend who’s big on charm yet short on direction.
But a music revolution is coming, and Robbie lands a shock gig with Radio Caroline - the pirate radio station blasting pop, soul and rock ’n’ roll from a ship off the Essex coast - and suddenly everything changes. Caroline is swept into a tidal wave of music, mayhem and a movement that would shake up British culture forever.
Penned by the award-winning writer Vikki Stone and directed by Douglas Rintoul (Chief Executive/Artistic Director at the New Wolsey Theatre) and Alex Thorpe (Co-Creative Director at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch), the show is a feel-good blast of 60s hits and hometown pride, capturing the moment Britain turned up the volume and never looked back.
Caroline is co-produced by partners of East Anglian Touring Consortium including New Wolsey Theatre, Landmark Theatres, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Mercury Theatre Colchester, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Hightide and Eastern Angles. With thanks to Arts Council England and National Theatre Generator programme.
Caroline - A New Musical is at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich on 17 April - 2 May 2026.
FOR SHOW DETAILS AND BOOKING LINK, CLICK HERE
Also showing at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds on 16-20 June 2026. Click HERE for details.