Theatre
Burlesque
A new musical
Book by Roy Smiles
Lyrics by Adam Meggido and Roy Smiles
Music by Adam Meggido
Somewhere in America, 1954.
At the height of the Communist witch-hunts, America moves into the Middle-East.
Meanwhile, in a run-down Burlesque Theater, Johnny Reno - patriot, soldier and one of the nation's favourite comedians - is waiting for the FBI.
When a country goes insane - someone has to make a stand.
A tale of sex, politics, power and the birth of the 'culture of terror.'
Burlesque played as part of the CREATIVITY OUTBREAK SEASON at The Bridewell, August 2004. Also at Southwark Playhouse Sunday Sessions and The Arts Theatre, May 2005.
Cast
- Mark White
- Paddy Navin
- Emma Jay Thomas
- Ben Nealon
- David Durham
- Emma Bishpham
- Tara Wilkinson
- Jamie Bower
- Jack Leary
- Rebecca Vere
- Tom Edden
- Edward Baruwa
- Llio Millward
- Sean Kingsley
Directed by Adam Meggido and Jason Lawson
Operated by Tomoko Matsumoto