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Privates on Parade archiveMalaya 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.

Cast/Performers

Joseph Alessi, David Ricardo-Pearce, Jeffrey Harmer, Jared Ashe, Joe Fredericks, Maria Lawson, Johnny Ong, Thomas Padden, Peter Peralta, Matthew Woodyatt

Creatives/Company

Author: Peter Nichols
Music: Denis King
Producer(s): Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company, West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director: Ian Brown
Design: Mark Bailey
Musical Director: Sarah Travis
Choreographer: Sam Spencer-Lane
Lighting: Jeanine Davies
Sound: Gary Dixon

Privates on Parade

Privates on Parade (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01072959434. Details of all Privates on Parade archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S4668

Archive Listings

23 Oct 08
  to
8 Nov 08
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Birmingham, West Midlands
Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Sep 08
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11 Oct 08
Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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