Wastebusters The Eco-Musical: Back by Popular Demand

Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Wastebusters aims to raise awareness of littering and plastic pollution and encourage the next generation to help protect the environment, with a focus on environmental issues like the impact of plastic pollution in Northern Ireland.

This tour will mark the fourth consecutive year of DAERA’s sponsorship of shows with the Lyric, with the remarkable feedback from schools leading to this second run of the short musical written and composed by Rebecca Applin.

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said:

“I am delighted to support the fantastic Waste Busters Eco-Musical again this year. This is a wonderful example of funding from the Carrier Bag Levy supporting an environmental project that continues to improve school children’s understanding of waste prevention issues and promote behaviour change within their schools and families across Northern Ireland.”

Waste Busters was created by the Lyric Theatre Creative Learning Team; bringing the theatre experience right into the classroom, supporting teachers and inspiring young people with lively workshops related to their main stage productions. These partnerships are tailored to meet the needs of schools and offer opportunities for classes to visit the Lyric.

Erin Hoey, Acting Head of Creative Learning at Lyric Theatre, has said:

“We are delighted to be partnering with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for the fourth consecutive year to deliver this exciting project to primary school audiences. ‘Waste Busters the Eco-Musical’ will tour to schools across Northern Ireland - bringing a unique opportunity to learn about important environmental issues in an engaging, memorable way.”

As well as touring to primary schools, a special family showing of WasteBusters the Eco-Musical will take place at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre on Sunday 10th March.

“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!”

For further information on Lyric Creative Learning visit our Creative Learning page.

CAST:

Lucy McIlwaine
Lennin Nelson McClure
Sharon Duffy
Chris Mohan

CREW:

David Willis - Stage Manager
Ryan Bentley - Technician
Rick Thomas – Design and prop maker
Kerri Stokes – Assistant Stage Manager

CREATIVES:

Rebecca Applin – Composer + Musical Director
Kathy Moore – Director
Maeve McGreevy – Movement Director
Erin Hoey – Producer
Claire Hamilton – Creative Learning Administrator