Details

Fearless ugly duckling Fanny Brice resolutely believes she's 'a great big clump of talent!' and sets out to show the world that her star quality can win over Broadway and fulfil her American dream. But as Fanny's star rises with the legendary Ziegfeld Follies, her stormy marriage to the charismatic but wayward entrepreneur Nick Arnstein falters. Funny Girl brilliantly balances exuberance and energy with genuine emotion. Poignant, gutsy and wildly witty, its dazzling score includes 'I'm the Greatest Star', 'People (who need people are the luckiest people in the world)' and the rousing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'. .

Cast/Performers

Sheridan Smith (Fanny Brice), Natasha Barnes (Fanny Brice - some dates), Darius Campbell (Nicky Arnstein, Marilyn Cutts (Mrs Brice), Maurice Lane (Mr Keeney, Valda Aviks (Mrs Meeker), Gay Soper (Mrs Strakosh), Natasha J Barnes (Emma / Mrs Nadler), Bruce Montague (Florenz Ziegfeld), Joel Montague (Eddie Ryan), Philip Bertioli (Cornet Man / Tenor Soloist / Ensemble), Emma Caffrey (Bubbles / Ensemble), Joelle Dyson (Ensemble), Rebecca Fennelly (Polly / Ensemble), Luke Fetherston (John / Cornet Man / Ensemble), Matthew Goodgame (Director / Renaldi / Paul / Ensemble), Leah Harris (Ensemble), Kelly Homewood (Vera / Ensemble), Sammy Kelly (Mimsey / Ensemble), Sanchia Amber Clarke, Lucinda Collins, Sam Murphy, Tom Murphy, Clare Rickard, Oliver Tester

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Jule Styne, Harvey Fierstein (reviival of musical script)
Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book by: Isobel Lennart
Presented by: Menier Chocolate Factory
Director: Michael Mayer
Design: Michael Pavelka
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Choreographer: Lynne Page
Sound: Richard Brooker