Nostalgic journey through Electric 80s being staged soon by central Mayo students

BALLA Secondary School is gearing up to transport audiences back in time for a nostalgic journey through the vibrant era of big hair, neon lights and iconic tunes.

From March 12 to 14, the school will be hosting the much-anticipated musical extravaganza, The Electric 80s, promising a thrilling experience filled with the energy and rhythm of one of the most iconic decades in music history.

The Electric 80s tells the story of the senior class of William Ocean High School, as remembered through the eyes of now 30-something Corey Palmer.

Seventeen-year-old Corey is madly in love with his next-door neighbour, Tiffany Houston, one of the coolest girls in the school, but she is too busy mooning over Michael Feldman, the hottest guy around.

Michael and his friends are athletic and good looking – the kind of guys that Corey and his two best friends dream of being.

However, while they may not be the coolest guys in school, they are still one up on Feargal McFerrin III, whose best friend is his computer and who believes the crazy notion that one day, CDs will replace cassette tapes.

Throw in a Star Wars dream sequence, high-energy dance routines, the obligatory '80s party scene, copious amounts of blue eyeshadow, 20 cans of hairspray, as well as some of the most popular songs ever written, and the result is a musical that will not only delight and amuse audiences of any age, but will also inspire any young cast.

The Electric 80s is a high-energy musical with contemporary flair that will certainly fill the seats.

Balla Secondary School invites everyone to step into the neon glow of The Electric 80s and join them in this celebration of a musical era that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Get ready to sing and relive the magic of the '80s in an event that promises to be nothing short of electric! Tickets are available now from the school office.