Details

The Roar of The Greasepaint, The Smell of The Crowd presents the follies of the irrepressible Cocky and the imperious Sir as they play the comical Game of Life in this timely allegorical satire on the British class system. As they play, demonstrating how the working class can't get ahead because of the rules set and constantly changed by the ruling classes, they encounter a dizzying array of bizarre and colourful characters who lead them to an unexpected conclusion... Originally seen for a 1964 pre-London British tour starring Norman Wisdom, The Roar of The Greasepaint was championed by Broadway impresario David Merrick who presented it on Broadway in 1965 starring Anthony Newley and Cyril Ritchard. London Premiere. Performance length: approx. 2hrs with one interval

Cast/Performers

Matthew Ashforde, Oliver Beamish, Terry Doe, Jennifer Done, Samantha Giffard, Louisa Maxwell, Beth Morrissey, Elizabeth Rowden, Tanya Shields. Charlotte Silver, Hannah Wilding

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Leslei Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Music(s): Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Lyrics(s): Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
Producer(s): Neil McPherson (for Finborough Theatre), DreamTower Productions Ltd
Director: Ian Judge
Design: Tim Goodchild
Lighting: Mark Doubleday
Musical Director: Magnus Gilljam
Choreographer: Tim Jackson