Bugsy Malone
A sassy, grab-you-by-the-tear-ducts production.
The Guardian
Why see Bugsy Malone?
'Cos they're the best at being bad guys!
Due to popular demand, the Lyric Hammersmith is reviving their splurge-tastic stage adaptation of Sir Alan Parker's 1976 gangster musical this Christmas at the Alexandra Palace! Set in prohibition-era NYC, Bugsy Malone is the story of a broke boxing promoter caught in the middle of a war between rival gangs, one headed by his best pal Fat Sam who runs a raucous speak-easy, full of dancing girls and rambunctious gangsters, including the flirtatious Tallulah, a showgirl, who's got eyes for Bugsy, much to the chagrin of his new girlfriend, Blousey Brown.
What a story
Set in prohibition-era Chicago, Bugsy Malone is the story of a broke boxing promoter caught in the middle of a war between rival gangs, one headed by his best pal Fat Sam who runs a raucous speak-easy, full of dancing girls and rambunctious gangsters, including the flirtatious Tallulah, a showgirl, who's got eyes for Bugsy, much to the chagrin of his new girlfriend, Blousey Brown.
A riot of splurge guns and beloved songs from Paul Williams, including 'So you wanna be a Boxer' and 'You give a little love', Bugsy is an enjoyable romp, with young actors taking on the hapless gangsters with infectious and energetic glee!
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 6+
Run Time
Two hours including one intermission
Dates
Finished 15 Jan 2023
Cast
Shaun Sharma, Gabriel Payne and Amar Blackman as Bugsy Malone
Mia Lakha, Delilah Bennett-Cardy and Avive Williams as Blousey Brown
Albie Snelson, Isham Sankoh and Charlie Burns as Fat Sam
Taziva-Faye Katsande, Jasmine Sakyiama and Fayth Ifil as Tallulah
Aidan Oti, Jamie Northey-Dennis as Fizzy
Cherry Mitra, Kayla-Mai Alvares and Ava Hope Smith as Lena/Babyface
Rayhaan Kufuor-Gray, Kit Cranston and Desmond Cole as Dandy Dan
With
Georgia Pemberton, Alisha Capon, Lucy Young, D'Mia Lindsay Walker, Jessica Daugrida, Alicia Ally, Alicia Belgarde, Esme Bacalla-Hayes, Luchia Moss, Kalifa Burton, Rory Fraser, Andile Mabhena, Thomas Walton, Ru Fisher, Mohamed Bangura, Marcus Billany, Luke Mills and Will Lucas.
Creative
Play by Alan Parker
Words & Music by Paul Williams
Directed by Sean Holmes
Choreographed by Drew McOnie
Design by Jon Bausor
Musical Director Phil Bateman
Lighting Design by James Farncombe
Sound Design by Ben Harrison
Fight Director Kate Waters
Voice & Dialect Coach Hugh O'Shea
Orchestrations, vocal and dance arrangements Phil Bateman
Reviews
Customer reviews
8 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
Alan Wyatt
A Wonderful Evenings Entertainment
A Magical evening at the theatre! Some great performances from all the cast - fantastic singing, dancing and acting.. The Standing ovation the cast received at the end from the entire audience says it all!
Great Value for money & a MUST see show! ... Read more
Lil
Absoltely LOVED it
This production had me spellbound from the start. Excellent choreography, acting, set and some lovely little unexpected bits. Thank you! ... Read more
Marcia Wordsworth
Amazing
What an amazing performance, we all loved every minute of it, our daughter has seen it twice, once in Manchester a few weeks earlier and now Liverpool. The set was great, the costumes and cast were brilliant. The choreography / Dancing was fantastic. Well done to all. We had a special bonus and privilege of sitting next to a lovely lady who was actually the mum of Martin Lev who played the original character of Dandy Dan in the film Bugsy Malone. ... Read more
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