Leslie Bricusse, Charles Dickens, Wolf Mankowitz
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.
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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 ...
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