First Look at Here & Now – The Official Steps Musical

The world premiere of Here & Now – The Official Steps Musical has officially hit the stage at the UK’s Birmingham Alexandra theatre .

The show, co-produced by Steps, ROYO, and Pete Waterman, is running for a limited time until 30 November 2024 ahead of a UK tour.

The cast of HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

Directed by Rachel Kavanaugh and featuring choreography by Olivier Award-winner Matt Cole, the musical showcases an original book by Shaun Kitchener.

It brings together drama, comedy, and Steps’ most beloved hits to create a lively and emotional theatrical experience.

LtoR Rebecca Lock as Caz & Hiba Elchikhe as Neeta

Rebecca Lock as Caz in HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

LtoR Sharlene Hector as Vel, Blake Patrick Anderson as Robbie, Rebecca Lock as Caz & Hiba Elchikhe as Neeta in HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

Set in the seaside superstore Better Best Bargains, Here & Now takes audiences on a wild ride of friendship, heartbreak, and hope. At the centre of the story is Caz, played by Rebecca Lock, whose seemingly perfect summer unravels when the secrets on the store’s shelves come tumbling out.

LtoR River Medway as Jem & Blake Patrick Anderson as Robbie, credit Pamela Raith

Finty Williams as Patricia in HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

Hiba Elchikhe as Neeta & Dan Partridge as Ben in HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

The cast also features Hiba Elchikhe as Neeta, Sharlene Hector as Vel and Blake Patrick Anderson as Robbie with Finty Williams, Dan Partridge, Helen Colby, Gary Milner, River Medway, Edward Baker Duly and John Stacey, as Patricia, Ben, Tracey, Gareth, Jem, Max and Lesley respectively.

Following its run in Birmingham, a UK tour will launch in August 2025.

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