Details

Set against the backdrop of a travelling funfair and packed with dazzling stunt sequences, hilarious crafty cons and plenty of rock 'n' roll, All the Fun of the Fair is an action-packed musical from legendary singer and songwriter David Essex and the creator of Boogie Nights, Jon Conway. Widower and funfair owner Levi Lee (David Essex) is struggling to fend off the unwelcome attentions of an alluring and attractive divorcee whilst trying to keep up with the ins and outs of his son's tangled love life and lofty ambitions. And what is he to make of the dangerous predictions of the fair's mysterious gypsy fortune teller, warning him about what the future has in store? Inspired by David's debut album, this roller-coaster ride is underscored by a helter-skelter of hits such as Winter's Tale, Hold Me Close, Gonna Make You A Star, Me and My Girl Nightclubbing, Silver Dream Machine and Rock On. So roll on up and get your tickets now for this beautiful, modern musical love-story with a heartbreaking twist. All the Fun of the Fair website.

Cast/Performers

David Essex (Levi), Louise English (Rosa), Paul Ryan Carberry (Jack), David Burrows (Harvey), Stefan Butler (Jonny), Tanya Robbs (Alice), Emma Thornett (Mary), Barry Bloxham (Druid), Chris Cosby (Scott), Sue Hallam Wright (Sally), Phil Lawton (Lewis), Nicola Bryan (Rita), Karl Patrick (Matt), Lara Denning (Kay)

Creatives/Company

Author: David Essex
Book by: Jon Conway
Producer(s): Alan Darlow Productions, Churchill Theatre Bromley
Director: Nikolai Foster
Music(s): Ian Wherry, Ian Wherry (orchestration)
Design: Colin Richmond
Sound: Steve Jonas (soundscape)
Lighting: Guy Hoare
Choreographer: Sophie Lawrence