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)

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.

contains adult language

Download the programme (1.44Mb)

Production Photographs

- Barbara Windsor's visit
- Rehearsal Photographs
- Dates and Times

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

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