Adam Garcia (Standing Still, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Coyote Ugly) has joined the cast of new ITV drama, Britannia High, as athletic dance teacher Stefan.
Britannia High will feature a group of super-talented young performers who sing, dance and act in a fictional performing arts school.
Viewers will be taken on a journey from the first real life casting process through to an eight part scripted drama series which will conclude with a spectacular live episode.
Unique new musical production for ITV1
ITV Productions in conjunction with Globe Productions are to produce a unique musical drama that promises to be one of the television events of 2008, with music penned by Gary Barlow.
Britannia High will feature a group of super-talented young performers who sing, dance and act in a fictional performing arts school.
Viewers will be taken on a journey from the first real life casting process through to an eight part scripted drama series which will conclude with a spectacular live episode.
The Documentaries
Before the drama transmits, viewers will be given an insight into how the show is put together in two specially filmed 60 minute documentaries. These episodes will serve as an introduction to the drama itself, as viewers see how acclaimed theatre producer David Ian, Britannia High’s Director of Choreography Arlene Phillips, along with the series producer Brian Grant and the production team select the young actors and actresses who are to be the stars of the show. Read More »
Hunky Take That star, Gary Barlow has been signed up to write the music for new ITV drama, Britannia High.
The show is being billed as the UK version of High School Musical and will feature a group of youngsters in a fictional performing arts school. To add to the celebrity glamour, all the dance routines will be choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing Judge, Arlene Phillips.
Britannia High will be an eight part drama series, but will be preceeded by a two-part documentary following Gary, Arlene and the students at work. Whats the bet that X Factor duo, Same Difference turn up to spread their cheese and try to land a role!
ITV comedy and entertainment chief Paul Jackson said: “This is an exciting new format, not quite like anything else on British TV and we’re confident audiences will love it.
“We’ve lined up some of the biggest names in music and entertainment to make it. We hope to captivate viewers with the real and scripted stories of these talented young people going through the times of their lives as they struggle to realise their dreams.”
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