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104-110 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JP
Closed March 5, 2016
"This is the most irresistibly joyous musical-theatre make-over of a much-loved movie since Billy Elliot. "
The Independent
Following hot on the heels of Made in Dagenham, Billy Elliot and Kinky Boots, British hit comedy films are getting a new lease of life through musical theatre. The latest project in this canon is Bend it Like Beckham, the 2002 romantic comedy that starred Parminder Nagra (ER), and Kiera Knightley in her first major film role.
This might be your last chance to catch this quirky comedy on the West End though - its set to close on March 5th! Add to that its five Olivier nominations - including the coveted Best New Musical award - and you'd better act quick if you want a seat!
Jess (Natalie Dew) is a teenage Sikh girl growing up in a traditional family in London. Whilst her parents plan her life for university, work and marriage, Jess is meanwhile occupied with something more fun; namely the beautiful game, and a certain celebrity footballer. Whilst on a kickabout in her local neighbourhood, she is invited to play for a local all-female team by Jules (Lauren Samuels), a well-heeled English girl. Whilst her parents have strictly forbidden her from playing, Jess continues to sneak out for practice, until the day comes where her team are invited to play in Germany. Unfortunately for Jess, it also coincides with her older sister's wedding.... add to the mix a handsome local boy, Joe (Jamie Muscato), stolen kisses and cultural misunderstandings, Jess' world is turned upside down!
The musical is set to have a strong British-Bhangra influence, featuring bhangra star Kuljit Bharma, with British musicians playing Indian instruments, as well as scripting a mixture of English and Punjabi slang known as "Hing-lish" throughout.
Previews from: 15 May 2015
Opening night: 24 June 2015
Suitable for ages 10+
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Jess - Natalie Dew
Jules - Lauren Samuels
Joe - Jamie Muscato
Paula - Ronni Ancona
Tony - Jamal Andreas
Pinky - Preeya Kalidas
Mrs Bhamra - Natasha Jayetileke
Tony Jayawardena - Mr Bhamra
With Sohm Kapila, Buckso Dhillon-Woolley, Harveen Mann, Irvine Iqbal, Karl Seth, Sejal Keshwala, Serina Mathew, Sharan Phull, Rakesh Boury, Jorell Coiffic-Kamall, Tom Millen, Daniel Bolton, Raj Bajaj, Michelle Bishop, Lisa Bridge, Chloe Chambers, Genesis Lynea, Kirstie Skivington, Danielle Young, Rekha Sawhney, Shahid Khan and Kayleigh McKnight.
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Choreography and musical staging by Aletta Collins
Set design by Miriam Buether
Costume design by Katrina Lindsay
Lighting design by Neil Austin
Sound design by Richard Brooker
Musical direction by Nigel Lilley
Orchestrations by Howard Goodall and Kuljit Bhamraa
Best Costume Design
Autograph Sound Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical
Best Actress in a Musical
MasterCard Best New Musical
FEEL-GOOD Amazing fun!
Move over Billy, here's Jess!
A rollicking musical romp with enough British bottle to make you want to wrap yourself in a Union Jack and devour a chicken tikka masala!
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Teia Fregona
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