11 July – 13 August 2016
The Stripper
Book by Carter Brown, Lyrics by Richard O’Brien, Music by Richard Hartley
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval
★★★★★ “A sizzling new addition to London’s musical scene. A definite must-see for musical fans!” The Upcoming
★★★★ “Smutty and sexy…it’s the Full Monty” Broadway World
★★★★ “Sure to titillate and entertain” Westendwilma
★★★★ “Tremendous fun. Sebastien Torkia is excellent as Wheeler” MusicalTheatreReview
The year 1961, the place Pine City, California and some broad is threatening to throw herself off the top of the fanciest hotel in town. There’s trouble brewing and Lieutenant Al Wheeler wants answers.
First stop, Club Extravaganza where we meet delectable Deadpan Dolores. Her name says it all… she’s not shy, so what’s she hiding?
As Wheeler is thrust into a sleazy underworld of strip-joints and lost lonely hearts, the truth isn’t the only thing he uncovers.
Based on Carter Brown‘s beloved pulp fiction story, with music and lyrics by Richard Hartley and Richard O’Brien, the writers of cult favourite The Rocky Horror Show. Brought to you by the creative team behind Shock Treatment and The Toxic Avenger. Club Extravaganza takes residence in the Studio for six weeks.
Cast includes Gloria Onitiri (The Bodyguard, The Lion King) Sebastien Torkia (Top Hat, La Cage Aux Folles, Saturday Night Fever) Hannah Grover (The Toxic Avenger, Ghost the Musical, Mamma Mia), Marc Pickering (The Toxic Avenger,Aladdin, The Elephant Man) and Michael Steedon (Hairspray, A Chorus Line).
Get ready to see the full story from every angle
Suitable for ages 16+