The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd - Finborough Theatre
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2013-05-22
The Roar of The Greasepaint, The Smell of The Crowd presents the follies of the irrepressible Cocky and the imperious Sir as they play the comical Game of Life in this timely allegorical satire on the British class system. As they play, demonstrating how t...
The Roar of The Greasepaint, The Smell of The Crowd presents the follies of the irrepressible Cocky and the imperious Sir as they play the comical Game of Life in this timely allegorical satire on the British class system. As they play, demonstrating how the working class can't get ahead because of the rules set and constantly changed by the ruling classes, they encounter a dizzying array of bizarre and colourful characters who lead them to an unexpected conclusion...
Show Details
| Running dates | from Jun 7 2011 to Jul 2 2011 |
| Theatre | Finborough Theatre |
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Overview, Cast and Creatives
| Genre | Comedy, Musical | |
| Synopsis | ||
| The Roar of The Greasepaint, The Smell of The Crowd presents the follies of the irrepressible Cocky and the imperious Sir as they play the comical Game of Life in this timely allegorical satire on the British class system. As they play, demonstrating how the working class can't get ahead because of the rules set and constantly changed by the ruling classes, they encounter a dizzying array of bizarre and colourful characters who lead them to an unexpected conclusion... | ||
| Director | Ian Judge | |
| Featured Actors/Actresses | Matthew Ashforde | |
| Oliver Beamish | ||
| Terry Doe | ||
| Jennifer Done | ||
| Louisa Maxwell | ||
| Beth Morrissey | ||
| Tahir Ozkan | ||
| Elizabeth Rowden | ||
| Tanya Shields | ||
| Charlotte Silver | ||
| Lucy Watts | ||
| Hannah Wilding | ||
| Designer | Tim Goodchild | |
| Lighting Designer | Mark Doubleday | |
| Movement/Choreography | Tim Jackson | |
| Book | Leslie Bricusse | |
| Anthony Newley | ||
| Music | Leslie Bricusse | |
| Anthony Newley | ||
| Lyrics | Leslie Bricusse | |
| Anthony Newley | ||