Summer Song

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"Summer Song" is a musical comedy set in the small seaside town of Wick, where the annual summer talent contest is about to take place. The contestants include a group of local girls, led by the ambitious and conniving Lily. However, their plans to win are threatened when a group of city boys arrives in town, led by the handsome and talented Jeff. Jeff falls for the local girl Heather, causing tension between the two groups. Meanwhile, the town's hotel owner, Mr. Firth, is struggling to make ends meet and is facing the threat of foreclosure from a shady businessman, Mr. Lightfoot.

The musical features lively and catchy songs, including "Summertime Blues" and "Fun in the Sun", as well as comedic moments and romantic subplots. Ultimately, the town comes together to save the hotel and put on a successful talent contest, with Jeff and Heather emerging as the winners and Lily learning a valuable lesson about the importance of friendship and community.

"Summer Song" was written by Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds, with music and lyrics by Slade. It premiered in London's West End in 1956 and ran for over 200 performances, before touring the UK and being adapted for television. The musical has since been revived several times, including a 2003 production at the Chichester Festival Theatre.