Details

Fearless ugly duckling Fanny Brice resolutely believes she's 'a great big clump of talent!' and sets out to show the world that her star quality can win over Broadway and fulfil her American dream. But as Fanny's star rises with the legendary Ziegfeld Follies, her stormy marriage to the charismatic but wayward entrepreneur Nick Arnstein falters. Funny Girl brilliantly balances exuberance and energy with genuine emotion. Poignant, gutsy and wildly witty, its dazzling score includes 'I'm the Greatest Star', 'People (who need people are the luckiest people in the world)' and the rousing 'Don't Rain on My Parade'. .

Cast/Performers

Samantha Spiro (Fanny Brice), Kevin Brewis (ensemble), Anna Carmichael (ensemble), Cornelius Clarke (Keeney / Ensemble), Kate Cobb (ensemble), Cara Elston (Mrs Meeker), Charlene Ford (ensemble), Joanna Goodwin (Mrs O'Malley), David Killick (Ziegfeld), David Lucas (Ziegfield Tenor), Amy Ellen Richardson (Mimsey), Amy Rockson (Emma), Abigail Rosser (ensemble), Myra Sands (Mrs Strakosh / ensemble), Laura Scott (ensemble), Sheila Steafel (Mrs Brice), Sebastien Torkia (Eddie Ryan), Mark Umbers (Nick Arnstein)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Jule Styne, Jason Carr (orchestrator)
Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book by: Isobel Lennart
Corporate Sponsor(s): Lockheed Martin, Oldham Seals Group
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director(s): Angus Jackson, Paul Christie (assistant)
Design: Mark Thompson
Choreographer: Stephen Mear
Sound: Matt McKenzie
Musical Director(s): Robert Scott, Gareth Ellis (assistant)
Lighting: James Whiteside
Costume: Yvonne Milnes