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Theatre

Bugsy Malone, Lyric Hammersmith

11 Jun 16 – 04 Sep 16, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

After last year's five star, dazzling premiere, Bugsy Malone returns to the Lyric Hammersmith for another splurge of gangster fun in summer 2016

By Lucy Brooks on 11/12/2015

6 CW readers are interested
Ensemble and James Okulaja as Fat Sam, Bugsy Malone - photo by Manuel Harlan
Ensemble and James Okulaja as Fat Sam, Bugsy Malone - photo by Manuel Harlan
Bugsy Malone, Lyric Hammersmith Bugsy Malone, Lyric Hammersmith Lucy Brooks
The Lyric Hammersmith's 2015 production of Bugsy Malone was our favourite children's show of the year. So we're thrilled that a stupendously talented troupe of youngsters will once again transform the Lyric stage into a speakeasy.


'Anybody who is anybody will soon walk through that door, at Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speak Easy!' Not least the effortlessly charming, ever-reliable Bugsy Malone. This exuberant musical is set in the Prohibition era, in the heart of New York, in the midst of gang warfare, which is fought with the brilliantly silly custard-shooting splurge guns.


Fat Sam, owner of the most glamorous speakeasy in town, is under attack from the ruthless Dandy Dan and his empire's under threat. The only man Fat Sam can depend on is Bugsy, a washed-up stony-broke boxing promoter. But though he has a heart of gold, Bugsy is a lady’s man. And he’s fallen head over heels for Blousey Brown, a smart-talking singer with dreams of Hollywood stardom.


The movie was a huge success— starring Scott Baio as Bugsy and Jodie Foster as Fat Sam’s moll Tallulah, with an entire cast under 17 years old. This was Sir Alan Parker’s first film and one he wanted to appeal to children— it was his eldest son who originally suggested using children in the cast. “I've always loved that Bugsy Malone is performed so often as a play in schools but, to be honest, I never ever liked the previous professional on-stage versions,” Parker admitted, “However, meeting a few times with Sean Holmes of the Lyric and listening to his excellent ideas, I decided to give a stage production my blessing.”


Sean Holmes, the Lyric’s Artistic Director, directs with energy and charm. Bursting with brilliant songs composed by Paul Williams such as You Give a Little Love and the heartbreaking Tomorrow, this is a truly unmissable musical revival. If you’ve seen the film, you know all the reasons why you should catch this production and if you haven’t then throw yourself into the thrilling fantasy world of Bugsy Malone. As Fat Sam will tell you: “Back to your tables! Razamataz! Music! I wanna see everybody enjoying themselves. No one can say Fat Sam’s ain’t the liveliest joint in town.”


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What Bugsy Malone, Lyric Hammersmith
Where Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, W6 0QL | MAP
Nearest tube Hammersmith (All lines) (underground)
When 11 Jun 16 – 04 Sep 16, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Price £15-£40
Website Click here to book via Lyric Hammersmith Theatre



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  • What the critics say

    THE EVENING STANDARD

    "you’d have to be stony-hearted not to appreciate this celebration of young talent — just about the perfect way to reopen the Lyric after its £20 million refurbishment."

    Henry Hitchings

    THE FINANCIAL TIMES 

    "joyous, dazzlingly good staging of the kids-as-gangsters, pastiche musical... droll, dynamic and revels in the sheer delight of play-acting."

    Sarah Hemming

    About the venue

    LYRIC HAMMERSMITH THEATRE REFURBISHMENT

    This is the first professional production of Bugsy Malone in a decade, all in honour of the Lyric Hammersmith theatre’s multi-million pound expansion project— the biggest part of which consists of a two-storey addition to the existing building; the Reuben Foundation wing. It will be the Lyric’s first redevelopment project in 35 years. This comes after support from the billionaire philanthropists, the Reuben brothers. New facilities include a dance studio, scenic workshop, TV studio, screening cinema and recording studios, transforming it into “a cultural and educational complex”, boasting the first British ‘teaching theatre’ for performing arts. Every year it hopes to engage up to 20,000 young people from a wide range of backgrounds.

What members say

    So much fun! My 9-year-old niece and I were enthralled. The little actors are amazing. We loved Fat Sam and the very charming Busgy.

    Lucy Brooks

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