Details

Set in 1920s America, it tells the story of Belle Schlumpfert, a little girl from the wrong side of the tracks, and her rise to fame and fortune. Her life takes a series of bizarre turns after she meets the high born Noble Eggleston who cannot marry her because she lacks 'wealth, culture and social position'. Dancing and singing, Belle sets out in pursuit of these goals.

Cast/Performers

Daniel Cane (Noble Ellgeston / Val Du Val / Fred Poitrine / Mr Pinchley / Otto Schnitzler / Prince Cherney), Emma Odell (Belle Poitrine), Julie Ross (Older Belle), Alastair Knights (Benny Buchsbaum), Mitchell Lathbury (Bentley / Junior / The Assistant Director), Emily Apps (Ramona), James Houlbrooke (Brucey / Yulnick), Natalie Viccars (Momma / Mrs Eggleston / The General), Richard Dawes (George Musgrove), Meghan Rayner (Miss Kepplewhite / Colette / The Secretary), Ben Oliver (Patrick Dennis), Katrina Dix (Bernie Buchsbaum)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Neil Simon
Music: Cy Coleman
Lyrics: Carolyn Leigh
Producer: Andrew Yon (for All Star Productions Ltd)
Director: Brendan Matthew
Design: Chris Hone
Choreographer: Chris Whittaker
Musical Director: Aaron Clingham (also orchestration)
Lighting: Sky Bembury