Photo Flash: First Look at DEPARTURE LOUNGE at Edinburgh Fringe

Michael Fletcher joins the cast of InSTEP Theatre's award-winning production of Departure Lounge direct from ITV's Superstar. He is extremely positive about his experience on the show and is delighted that he is able to join the rest of the cast for Dougal Irvine's award-winning musical Departure Lounge this summer in Edinburgh. Get a first look at Fletcher and the rest of the cast in the photos below!

Joining Michael and the rest of the cast is former talent search star Hayley Hampson (previously Clarke) who made the live finals of ITV's last search for a musical theatre star Grease is the Word! The show culminated in the coveted role of Sandy being played by Susan McFadden.

Jordan, Pete, Ross and JB have had the time of their lives in Malaga. A week full of booze, girls and sunburn has left them with great stories to tell. But who is being completely honest and when the truth comes out will their friendship survive?

InSTEP Theatre was set up in Liverpool in the autumn of 2010 by a group of students studying at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. The company shares a passion for the development of new musical theatre and created InSTEP to give such work a platform in the North West.

Departure Lounge is directed by Sally Rapier, musical direction by Richard Reeday. Designed by Roberta McKeown, The cast includes: Glenn Adamson, Jamie Barnard, Michael Fletcher, Joshua Meredith and Hayley Hampson. The Production is produced by Laura Trapp and Christian Joel Butterworth for InSTEP Theatre.

The show previews tomorrow, 7th August and runs 8th-19th Aug (no show 13th). For tickets and further information, visit www.insteptheatre.co.uk.

Photo credit: John Garfield-Roberts

Glenn Adamson (Blue t-shirt), Jamie Barnard (White T-Shirt), Michael Fletcher (Yellow T-Shirt), Joshua Meredith (West Ham T-Shirt), Hayley Hampson (Pink)

Glenn Adamson (Blue t-shirt), Jamie Barnard (White T-Shirt), Michael Fletcher (Yellow T-Shirt), Joshua Meredith (West Ham T-Shirt), Hayley Hampson (Pink) Kobi Pham (male guitarist), Emily Linden (female guitarist)

Glenn Adamson (Blue t-shirt), Jamie Barnard (White T-Shirt), Michael Fletcher (Yellow T-Shirt), Joshua Meredith (West Ham T-Shirt), Hayley Hampson (Pink) Kobi Pham (male guitarist), Emily Linden (female guitarist)

Glenn Adamson (Blue t-shirt), Jamie Barnard (White T-Shirt), Michael Fletcher (Yellow T-Shirt), Joshua Meredith (West Ham T-Shirt), Hayley Hampson (Pink) Kobi Pham (male guitarist), Emily Linden (female guitarist)

Glenn Adamson (Blue t-shirt), Jamie Barnard (White T-Shirt), Michael Fletcher (Yellow T-Shirt), Joshua Meredith (West Ham T-Shirt), Hayley Hampson (Pink) Kobi Pham (male guitarist), Emily Linden (female guitarist)