Singers, Swastikas and All That Jazz! The jazz scene in 1930s' Berlin was one of the most vibrant and exciting in the world - a time captured brilliantly in Kander & Ebb's musical, Cabaret. But what happened to those talented singers and musicians as the Nazis' grip tightened? The Nazis hated jazz - they saw it as decadent and impure. But one of them, Propaganda Ministry official, Karl 'Charly' Schwedler, understood its true power. And he made it his mission to harness that power as a weapon. Propaganda Swing throws a spotlight on the gripping true story of 'Charly and his Orchestra'. Featuring a fantastic swing band live on stage, this enthralling show reveals the characters behind the story of how some of the greatest German jazz musicians of the day entered into a Faustian pact with the Fascists - they could keep playing their beloved music at the price of seeing it corrupted for evil.T111981349The captivating combination of WWII intrigue and drama set against a backdrop of glitz, glamour and Big Band swagger, makes Propaganda Swing the must-see show of the Belgrade's autumn season.Presented byBelgrade Theatre. Presented byNottingham Playhouse Theatre Company. Director Hamish Glen. Design Libby Watson. Music Hilary Brooks. Lighting Mike Robertson. Director Jouvan Fuccini (assistant). Performer Richard Conlon (Bill). Performer Miranda Wilford (Lala). Performer Tomm Coles (Lutz). Performer Clara Darcy (Anita). Performer Paul Lincoln (Hinkel). Performer Jonny Bower (Charly). Performer Chris Andrew Mellon (Stenzl). Performer Callum Coates (Joyce). Performer Steve Tromans (piano). Performer Dave Storer (bass). Performer Mattew Green (drums). | |
| 3 Oct 14 to 18 Oct 14 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L1896299687 |
| 13 Sep 14 to 27 Sep 14 | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry :: V153 listing details L2063400415 |
