Details

Smack bang in the middle of nowhere (or was it somewhere on the legendary Route 66?) two women are thrown together by chance. Stranded tourist Jasmin stumbles out of her unhappy marriage and finds herself at Brenda's remote cafe and motel. Ordinarily, no one would choose to stay at the Bagdad Café but in the dust and isolation, unexpected and extraordinary friendships begin to blossom. The lost are found as individuals transform into an eclectic community bound by music, magic and some very strong coffee. Emma Rice (Romantics Anonymous, Wise Children) and the Wise Children Company bring Percy and Eleonore Adlon's iconic 1987 film Bagdad Cafe to The Old Vic stage with their signature playful, visual and emotional style. After a long year apart, we invite you to join us for a joyful celebration of togetherness, hope and friendship

Cast/Performers

Nandi Bhebhe, Le Gateau Chocolat, Bettrys Jones, Patrycja Kujawska, Nadine Lee, Sandra Marvin, Kandaka Moore, Renell Shaw, Gareth Snook, Ewan Wardrop

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Percy Adlon, Eleonor Adlon
Presented by(s): Wise Children, Old Vic
Adapted by: Emma Rice
Director(s): Emma Rice, John Leader (puppets)
Design: Lez Brotherston (in cahoots with Vicki Mortimer)
Music: Ian Ross
Lighting: Malcolm Rippeth
Other: Simon Baker (broadcast sound / video)
Choreographer: Etta Murfitt
Musical Director: Nadine Lee