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Propaganda Swing archiveSingers, Swastikas and All That Jazz! The jazz scene in 1930s' Berlin was one of the most vibrant and exciting in the world - a time captured brilliantly in Kander & Ebb's musical, Cabaret. But what happened to those talented singers and musicians as the Nazis' grip tightened? The Nazis hated jazz - they saw it as decadent and impure. But one of them, Propaganda Ministry official, Karl 'Charly' Schwedler, understood its true power. And he made it his mission to harness that power as a weapon. Propaganda Swing throws a spotlight on the gripping true story of 'Charly and his Orchestra'. Featuring a fantastic swing band live on stage, this enthralling show reveals the characters behind the story of how some of the greatest German jazz musicians of the day entered into a Faustian pact with the Fascists - they could keep playing their beloved music at the price of seeing it corrupted for evil. The captivating combination of WWII intrigue and drama set against a backdrop of glitz, glamour and Big Band swagger, makes Propaganda Swing the must-see show of the Belgrade's autumn season.

Cast/Performers

Richard Conlon (Bill), Miranda Wilford (Lala), Tomm Coles (Lutz), Clara Darcy (Anita), Paul Lincoln (Hinkel), Jonny Bower (Charly), Chris Andrew Mellon (Stenzl), Callum Coates (Joyce), Steve Tromans (piano), Dave Storer (bass), Mattew Green (drums)

Creatives/Company

Author: Peter Arnott
Presented by(s): Belgrade Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company
Director(s): Hamish Glen, Jouvan Fuccini (assistant)
Design: Libby Watson
Music: Hilary Brooks
Lighting: Mike Robertson

Propaganda Swing

Propaganda Swing (Play) production archive for QTIX code T111981349. Details of all Propaganda Swing archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1196358196

Archive Listings

3 Oct 14
  to
18 Oct 14
Playhouse
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
13 Sep 14
  to
27 Sep 14
Belgrade Theatre
Coventry, West Midlands
Performance Details => Venue archive

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