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Gypsy
Little Theatre Company
8-11 November 2017
Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea

​Little Theatre Company present West End and Broadway hit Gypsy, following its sell-out, Olivier Award-winning production at the Savoy Theatre.

One of the greatest musicals of all time, ‘Gypsy’ is based on the true life memoirs of legendary burlesque entertainer, Gypsy Rose Lee, and celebrates both sides of the sparkling, yet shadowy world of show business.

It tells the tale of Momma Rose and her two daughters, Baby June and Louise, trekking across America in their family vaudeville act. But times are changing, audiences are expecting more, and the two girls have their own ambitions in mind. When June marries and leaves, Rose turns her hopes and attentions to her elder, less obviously talented, daughter Louise. The rise of burlesque is upon them and nothing will ever be the same again for Momma Rose.

With lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents and music by Jule Styne, ‘Gypsy’ features songs that have since become show standards - famously helping to launch Sondheim’s career - including “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “Some People”, “Let Me Entertain You” and of course “Rose’s Turn”.

 
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LTC are thrilled to be giving this musical its long-awaited regional revival. Stephanie Wilson, a theatrical stalwart with such roles as Norma Desmond (Sunset Boulevard) and Miss Hannigan (Annie) under her belt, plays ‘Momma Rose’:
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“It's quite rare for a musical to have such a feisty, strong woman who goes through such a wide range of emotions, not to mention powerful songs.  I've always loved the show and the character so it's a real dream to play Rose.”



The show is being directed by Darren Harper, who previously directed award-winning productions of ‘42nd Street’ and ‘Legally Blonde’. Darren says;
“When I saw Imelda Staunton play Rose at the Chichester Festival, it really hit home what a fabulous show this is, with some truly unique characters requiring stellar performances. I couldn’t wait to get started on our own production.”

Below:  The Cast of Gypsy in rehearsal
‘GYPSY - A Musical Fable’ runs at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff from 8th – 11th November. Tickets are £19 (evenings) and £16 (matinees), including a £1 booking fee. Evening performances are at 7.30pm, plus two 2.30pm matinees on Thursday and Saturday. 
www.southendtheatres.org.uk or call the box office on 01702 351135

 
Little Theatre Company will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2018. The company has performed over 150 productions. With a reputation for bold staging, award winning performances and lots of talent, it’s no wonder many members have gone on to forge successful careers in theatre and entertainment, including our president, Gemma Craven, Lee Mead and Mark Cotgrove (aka Snowboy).

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