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There is no cause to celebrate....Cap n Cotchipee owned everyone in the town where slavery and racism were rife. A young idealistic preacher named Purlie Victorious, wanted freedom for the townsfolk by building a symbol of hope and equality. So Purlie and the townspeople set about creating an elaborate scheme to reclaim their rights and that s when the story really begins to heat up...

Creatives/Company

Book by(s): Ozzie Davis, Philip Rose
Author: Peter Udell
Music: Gary Geld
Lyrics: Peter Udell

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Archive listings for Purlie - The Musical (2004)

Work type: Musical.

T01847299715

Producer Simon James Collier. Company Okai Collier Company (in association with The Bridewell). Director Omar F Okai. Director Steve Dula (music). Choreographer Mykal Rand. Director Golda Rosheuvel (assistant). Design Kate Bannister. Design Karl Swinyard. Lighting Flick Ansell. Performer Tee Jaye (Purlie). Performer Joanna Francis (Lutibelle). Performer Victoria Wilson James (Missy). Performer David Menkin (Charlie Cotchipee). Performer Miquel Brown (Idella). Performer John Lyons (Cap'n Cotchipee). Performer Irene M Forrester. Performer Ife Kuku. Performer Peter Svensson. Performer Aaron Morgan. Performer Craig Williams.

2 Sep 04 to 2 Oct 04

Bridewell Theatre, Inner London :: V171
listing details L1201834615

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