Performance

VenueBirmingham Repertory Theatre
Other spaces: The Door
TownBirmingham
CountyWest Midlands
From23rd October 2008
To8th November 2008
When19:30. Oct 24 19:00. Nov 6 Mat 14:00
PricesFrom £10.00. To £32.00.
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Privates on Parade

T01072959434
Malaya 1948 and the British Army is fighting communism. One of its secret weapons is the bawdy humour and musical revue of the Song and Dance Unit South East Asia - better known as SADUSEA. Join Captain Terri Dennis as he attempts to create a sparkling show, despite being landed with a bunch of wet behind the ears recruits who can't tell a tap step from a tea cup. Under the increasingly deranged eye of a Sergeant Major convinced that Christianity can overcome Communism, can new boy Steven Flowers keep his nerve, and lose his virginity, before the final curtain? Based on playwright Nichols' own experiences entertaining the troops during his national service with Kenneth Williams and Stanley Baxter, Privates On Parade is a portrait of a forgotten struggle and an affectionate musical tribute to the British Army entertainment corps. Expect strong language, song, dance and comedy.
Author Peter Nichols
Music Denis King


Archive :: production:T01072959434, play:S4668, venue:V143

Production details

Special Performances


  • 5 Nov 08 Sign Interpreted Signed by Mary Connell
  • 6 Nov 08 Audio Described
  • 8 Nov 08 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)

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Company

Producer Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company
Producer West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director Ian Brown
Design Mark Bailey
Musical Director Sarah Travis
Choreographer Sam Spencer-Lane
Lighting Jeanine Davies
Sound Gary Dixon
Performer Joseph Alessi
Performer David Ricardo-Pearce
Performer Jeffrey Harmer
Performer Jared Ashe
Performer Joe Fredericks
Performer Maria Lawson
Performer Johnny Ong
Performer Thomas Padden
Performer Peter Peralta
Performer Matthew Woodyatt
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