Details

This colourful show tells the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, one of America's most famous Burlesque strip artistes from the 1920s. Everything's Coming Up Roses one of the hit songs, could not be further from the truth as Rose takes us on the tortuous journey from childhood ambition to final stardom for her much loved daughter and the enormous sacrifices on the way.

Cast/Performers

Lara Pulver (Louise), Kevin Whately (Herbie), Imelda Staunton (Mama Rose), Dan Burton (Tulsa), Jimmy Chisholm (Uncle Jocko), Jack Chissick (Mr Goldstone), Harry Dickman (Pop), Anita Louise Combe (Tessie), Roger Dipper (L.A. / Farmboy), Louise Gold (Mazeppa), Clare Halse (Majorie May / Toreadorable), Tom Hodgkins (Weber / Boucheron), Kieran Jae (Angie / Farmboy), Julie Legrand (Electra / Miss Cratchitt), Danielle Morris (Geraldine / Toleadorable), Jane McMurtrie (Jaynie), Jack North (Little Rock / Farmboy), Damien Poole (Yonkers / Farmboy), Gemma Sutton (June), Natalie Woods (Agnes / Toreadorable), Lauren Varnham (Waitress / Delores / Toreadorable)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Arthur Laurents
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Corporate Sponsor(s): Conquest Fine Bespoke Furniture, Jackson-Stops, Staff Oval Insurance Broking, Wiley
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director(s): Jonathan Kent, Pippa Ailion (casting)
Choreographer: Stephen Mear
Design: Anthony Ward
Musical Director: Nicholas Skilbeck
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Sound: Paul Groothuis