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British percussion group

Stomp (stylized as STOMP) is a percussion group, originating in Brighton, England, that uses the body and ordinary objects to create a physical theatre performance using rhythms, acrobatics and pantomime.

History and performances

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1990–98

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Stomp was created by Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell in 1991. The performers use a variety of everyday objects as percussion instruments in their shows.^[1]

Cresswell and McNicholas first worked together in 1981 as members of the street band Pookiesnackenburger and the theatre group Cliff Hanger.

Together, these groups presented a series of street comedy musicals at the Edinburgh Festival throughout the early 1980s.

Stomp cast 1995

After two albums, a TV series and extensive touring in Europe, Pookiesnackenburger also produced the "Bins" commercial for Heineken lager. The piece was originally written and choreographed as part of the band's stage show.

In 1986, Cresswell formed the Urban Warriors, a 'junkpercussion duo'^[2] with Benjamin Frederick Tin, a Liverpo