Barnum
Author(s):
Music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, book by Mark Bramble
Company:
Watermill Theatre
Age recommendation:
8+ years
Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. However, the irresistible pull of an ever-bigger humbug comes at a cost, and the people paying are usually those on whom Barnum tramples, on the way to the top.
Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle (Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical - West End, The Last Five Years -Southwark Playhouse & West End), choreographed by Oti Mabuse and featuring an ensemble cast of actor-musicians and circus performers.