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25 August
- 16 September
It's a Fine
Life!
music and lyrics by Lionel
Bart
book by Chris Bond
- Evening Standard
Read Fiona Mountford's four star review here
running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
dates and times
contains adult language
An
uplifting musical featuring hit songs from
Lionel Bart's most popular shows
In the bombed-out destruction of World War II, young Lionel knew he wanted to be famous. Follow his heart-warming journey from East End rags to West End riches and back again.
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Sign Language Interpreted
- Wednesday 13 September at 8pm - Interpreted by Tracey
Tyer
Audio Described - Saturday 16 September at 2.30pm - Described by Terence
John
| Artistic
Credits Director: Bob Carlton Designer: Mark Walters Costume Designer: Dinah England Musical Director: David Barber Lighting Designer: Matthew Eagland Sound Designer: Rick Clarke Choreographer: Liz Marsh On the Book: Cassie Gallagher |
| Cast | ||||
 Bill Richard Brightiff |
 Joan Littlewood Diana Croft |
 Lionel Bart Matt Devitt |
 Fagin James Earl Adair |
 Barbara Windsor Karen Fisher-Pollard |
 Mrs Begleiter Allison Harding |
 Fred Simon Jessop |
 Nancy Maria Lawson |
 Charlie Philip Reed |
 Frankie Steve Simmonds |
cut to the chase... is an ensemble company of actor-musicians. |
| Press Quotes ‘I consider myself most impressed’ * * * * Evening Standard ‘Very lively, very colourful – and very tuneful! Worth Catching.’ BBC Essex ‘…this production’s performance is utterly polished, the singing and dancing superb and the tale wonderfully unsentimental.’ Romford Recorder ‘the audience, representative of Bart’s old stamping ground, stamped and cheered their approval.’ The Independent ‘…a poignant place in theatre history is sealed with a loving kiss’ The Independent ‘…enjoyable and uplifting’ Fringe Report ‘…lovingly directed by Bob Carlton. The super-strong cast share his vision bringing out the warmth and charm of a man who only wanted to be loved…the packed audience just loved the show. It is thoroughly enjoyable with a high feelgood quotient.’ The Stage ‘…you have to admire it’s chutzpah’ The Times ‘…full of delight and surprise’ The First Post ‘witty performances from a company who themselves cannot be faulted’ Rogues and Vagabonds |
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| Celebrities spotted at the Queen’s during the run of It’s a Fine Life! include TV presenter and actor Matthew Kelly, actress Belinda Lang, star of The Crystal Maze and The Rocky Horror Show Richard O’Brien and Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber. |
Bob Carlton and Richard O'Brien
Belinda Lang and Bob Carlton
