 CAPTAIN STIRRICK
Music based on the ballads of Old London by Richard Brett, lyrics
by Jeremy James Taylor, book by David Scott and Jeremy James Taylor
Set in London at the beginning of the 19th Century, Captain
Stirrick tells the dramatic story of the child-thief Ned Stirrick and
his infant gang of pick-pockets as they plunder the rich to survive in
the harsh conditions of George III's England. The colourful fantasy of
the Fantoccinis and their puppets vividly highlight the taut drama and
its inevitable tragic ending. A gripping play with a ballad score which
strongly evokes the atmosphere of the London underworld.
Principals: 7 female, 22 male
Musical Numbers:
- Roll Up - Jem, Bill, Peg, Voices, Company
- Before The Ending Of The Day - Solo, Company
- The Court Of Pie Powder - Company
- Turkey Rhubarb - Tommy
- Now I Comes Up From Twickenham - Bill, Solo, Trio, Company
- Slope Your Arms - Stirrick
- Botany Bay - Solo, Company
- Signor Fantocinni - Fantocinnis, Company
- The Weary Cutters - Peg, Two Others
- A Chapter Of Cheats - The Gang, Fantocinnis
- Hush A Bye Baby - The Gang
- My Friend Mr. Punch - The Gang
- The Ballad Of Ned Stirrick - Peg
- He Who Lies - Four Gang Members
Instrumentation:
clarinet, trumpet, trombone, percussion, guitar, concertina, violin
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