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Pickwick
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 6w, 13m
Based on Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens
Book by Wolf Mankowitz
Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Music by Cyril Ornadel
Based on Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens
"The Pickwickians are Dickensian to the life ... and their opening number is a delight." - Plays and Players
There isn't a jollier show anywhere than this musical version of The Pickwick Papers.
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Cast Size
6w, 13m -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature), Period -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
There isn't a jollier show anywhere than this musical version of The Pickwick Papers. It exactly catches the cheerful and good-hearted spirit of the gentleman with the bald head and round glasses who is its hero. The well-loved story, the tuneful music, and witty lyrics provide a recipe that can't fail to delight audiences. The famous "If I Ruled the World" is just one of a host of strong numbers and there is plenty of work for chorus and dancers.
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period 19th Century, 17th Century
- Setting In and around London and Rochester
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Music
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size X-Large
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.
Music Rentals
Scripts
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Authors
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021) was a writer/composer/lyricist who contributed to many musical films and plays during his long, award-winning career.
He was born in London and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. At Cambridge, he was pre ...
Charles Dickens