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Performance

VenueNoel Coward Theatre
TownWest End
CountyGreater London
From1st December 2012
Opened10th December 2012
To2nd March 2013
WhenMon-Sat 19:30. Wed, Sat Mats 14:30
PricesFrom £10.00. To £85.00.
Noel Coward Theatre (V380)
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Production Changes

Previous details associated with this item and date of change.
  • Date of change: 17 Jan 13 - T1696713843
  • Date of change: 6 Nov 12 - T984411871
  • Date of change: 14 Sep 12 - T984411871
  • Date of change: 18 Jun 12 - T984411871

Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade

Work:: Privates on Parade (S4668)

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

Production:: (T1696713843)

Company Michael Grandage Company
Director Michael Grandage
Design Christopher Oram
Lighting Paule Constable
Choreographer Ben Wright
Costume Christopher Oram
Musical Director Jae Alexander
Performer Simon Russell Beale
Performer Chris Chan (Lee)
Performer Harry Hepple (Lance Corporal Charles Bishop)
Performer Mark Lewis Jones (Sergeant-Major Reg Drummond)
Performer John Marquez (Corporal Len Bonny)
Performer Brodie Ross (Leading Aircraftman Eric Young-Love)
Performer Sam Swainsbury (Flight-Sergeant Kevin Cartwright)
Performer Joseph Timms (Private Steven Flowers)
Performer Sadao Ueda (Cheng)
Performer Angus Wright (Major Giles Flack)

Listing:: L01882905834




Reviews

Reviews

News: West End Actress Dies
17Jan13: Star of Privates on Parade has died aged 41.
Privates on Parade review
11Dec12: The Michael Grandage Company at the Noel Coward Theate
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Special Performances


  • 23 Feb 13 Open Captioned (STAGETEXT)
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