Details

Night at the Bombay Roxy will immerse the audience in the intriguing world of 1940s Bombay, where an unexpected and exciting jazz scene was flourishing alongside a uniquely Bombay version of the Art Deco style (the city remains the biggest and best example of Art Deco architecture in the world, after Miami). Whilst Bombay's architects and designers studied Western Art Deco, they redefined it by creating a distinctive Indian style. Jazz was first introduced to Bombay in the 1930s by touring American artists who opened the city's ears to new sounds. Local musicians were quick to catch on, and by the 1940s 'hot jazz' was everywhere. This was Bombay's glamorous jazz age, as told in Bombay-based author Naresh Fernandes' critically acclaimed book, Taj Mahal Foxtrot - the inspiration for this play. Night at the Bombay Roxy website.

Cast/Performers

Raj Aich, Vikash Bhai, Seema Bowri, Manish Gandhi, Sophie Khan Levy, Harmage Singh Kalirai, Laurence Garrat (musician), Miguel Gorodi (musician), Laurence Garrat (musician), Miguel Gorodi (musician), Leon Greening (musician), Dave Ingamells (musician), Helena Kay (musician)

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Ollie Jones, Clem Garritty (inspired by Taj Mahal Foxtrot written by Naresh Fernandes)
Producer(s): Swamp Studios, Shamil Thakrar (creative producer)
Director(s): Eduard Lewis, Sara Green (movement director)
Design(s): Ollie Jones, Clem Garritty, Shamil Thakrar
Music: Dom Jones
Lighting: Christopher Nairne
Sound: David Gregory