Frankie Goes to Bollywood

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

Get swept away into the dazzling world of Bollywood! Frankie never wanted to be a star, she just wanted a family - and after a chance encounter with an up-and-coming director, she finds herself transported to Bollywood. As she climbs the sparkling staircase of stardom, Frankie has to confront what she is willing to do for fame and fortune. Can she stay in the Bollywood family and still be true to herself? Inspired by real stories of British women who have been caught in the spotlight of the biggest film industry in the world, Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, sweeping songs and vibrant dance. Amidst the heroes and the villains, the costumes and the spectacle, get ready for this tale of being British in Bollywood.

Cast/Performers

Laila Zaidi (Frankie), Helen K Wint (Malika), Shakil Hussain (Raju King), Gigi Zahir (Shona), Navin Kundra (Prem), Katie Stasi (Goldy), Tash Bacarese-Hamilton, Hari Chandresh, Kuldeep Goswami, Nikita Johal, Anna Maria Barber, Dhruv Ravi, Qoobi Robinson, Tamara Verhoven Clyde

Creatives/Company

Book by: Pravesh Kumar
Music: Niraj Chag
Lyrics: Tasha Taylor-Johnson
Producer(s): Rifco Theatre Company, Watford Palace Theatre, HOME Manchester
Director(s): Pravesh Kumar, Andy Kumar (movement), Ameet Chana (associate director)
Design: Rebecca Brower
Lighting: Philip Gladwell
Costume: Andy Kumar
Sound: Chris Murray
Musical Director: Josh Sood (and musical supervisor)