Five-time tony award nominated musical, Rock of Ages, is hitting the Towngate Theatre later this year, promising an all-singing all dancing show that will send audiences back to the 80s.

The production, set to be headed by Basildon based True Productions who put a hit version of musical, Rent,  are back with an amateur dramatic take on the hit throwback musical, with book, music and lyrics by Chris D'Arienzo and arrangements by Ethan Popp.

The musical tells the story of a small-town girl and a city boy, fighting to save the bar where "rock reigns supreme" from a real estate developer and his son.

Rock of Ages score features 80s rock anthems and power ballads such as “Every Rose Has It’s Thorn," "I wanna know what love is," "Here I go again," "We built this city," The final countdown," "Anyway you want it," "Oh Sherrie" and much much more.

The show promises to be a hilarious and interactive iteration of the musical, with dates set for May 9, 10 and 11, with a matinee of 3pm on the 11. 

Tickets are priced at £24 and can be purchased from the Towngate Theatre website.