Performance

VenueThe Broadway Theatre
Other spaces: Lewisham Theatre/Studio
TownOuter London
CountyGreater London
From12th November 2008
To7th December 2008
PricesFrom £9.00. To £12.00.
What is currently on at The Broadway Theatre (V314)

Mack and Mabel

T01009523393
This is the story of Mack Sennter, undisputed King of Comedy in the silent movie era, and the Silent Movie star, Mabel Normand. The story starts in 1932 in Mack's old studios, where they are now making "talkies" much to his disdain. Mack reminisces and through his memories the story of their turbulent relationship and the magic of making movies in the early days of Hollywood unfolds. We are taken back to 1911 when it all began. Sennett is in the middle of making a two-reeler when the creditors come to close him down, in the middle of the chaos in walks Mabel, the kid from the Deli. She won't leave until she gets her 15 cents. Her natural comic talent is captured on film by Mack and before she knows it she is making movies. The next step is Hollywood. By this time both Mack and Mabel realise their feelings towards each other, but Mack's life is all about making movies and he won't let anything get in his way.
Book by Michael Stewart
Music Jerry Herman
Lyrics Jerry Herman


Archive :: production:T01009523393, musical:S1594, venue:V314

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Company

Producer Broadway Studio
Director Thom Southerland
Choreographer Steven Harris
Musical Director Alex Weatherhill
Design Alison Brookes
Design Philippa Mumford (assistant)
Lighting Kath O'Sullivan
Performer Karl Clarkson (Mack)
Performer Gemma Boaden (Mabel)
Performer Lisa Millar (Lotte)
Performer Sean Pol McCreevy (Frank)
Performer Anna Gilthorpe (Ella)
Performer Chris Love (William Desmond Taylor)
Performer Kris Webb (Fatty Arbuckle)
Performer Owen Setter (Bauman)
Performer Adam Thornton
Performer Sophie Grogan
Performer Emily Spicer
Performer Claire Everson
Performer Katy Heavens
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Performer Khiley Williams
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