America. 1952. The war in Korea grinds on as McCarthy s anti-Communist witch-hunts reach their peak. Meanwhile, in a run-down Burlesque Theater, popular comedian Johnny Reno is trying to keep a low profile. Blacklisted for not co-operating with the authorities, Johnny is rapidly running out of options. Until a chance to clear his name at once promises to save him and threatens to tear his world apart. When a country goes insane - someone has to make a stand. A tale of sex, politics, persecution and the birth of the culture of terror. Burlesque fizzes along with all the energy and pizazz of showbiz, bursting with quickfire gags and snappy songs. Its fast, funny, sexy and ultimately, heart-breaking.T01610520459Producer Danielle Tarento. Producer The Sticking Place (in association with Jermyn Street Theatre). Director Adam Meggido. Music Adam Meggido. Design Martin Thomas. Lighting Howard Hudson. Sound Anthony Coleridge. Choreographer Cressida Carre. Music Michael Bradley (musical supervisor). Performer Linal Haft (Freddie Le Roy). Performer Buster Skeggs (Lula Malkah). Performer Jon-Paul Hevey (Johnny Reno). Performer Chris Holland (Rags Ryan). Performer Alicia Davies (Honey Hogan). Performer Victoria Serra (Amy Delamero). Performer Sinead Mathias (Georgia Mitchell). Performer Jeremiah Harris-Ward (Saul Sunday). Performer Alex Bartram (Bill Henry). | |
| 8 Nov 11 to 18 Dec 11 | Jermyn Street Theatre, Inner London :: V207 listing details L01689213244 |
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| 22 May 05 | Southwark Playhouse Borough, Inner London :: V226 listing details L415902085 |
