Talent showcase

ON TOUR NOW

Curve Theatre, Leicester  4^th – 8^th October / Hackney Empire, London  12^th – 16^th October / Theatre Royal Windsor  18^th – 22^nd October / West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds  25^th – 29^th October / Oldham Coliseum  8^th – 12 November / Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry  15^th – 27^th November

Rifco Arts in co-production with Watford Palace Theatre and Warwick Arts Centre present the new remixed and remastered Britain’s Got Bhangra.

Winner of the ‘People’s Favourite Musical’ at the Offies 2010 and nominated for ‘Best Musical Production’ at the TMA awards, Britain’s got Bhangra opened at Watford Palace Theatre on 16^th September and will be embarking on an eight venue tour around the country this autumn and winter.

After a very successful debut last year, with five-star reviews and sold out shows, Rifco Arts were approached by venues and producers to bring the show back for 2011. Work started in February this year to bring audiences a new version of the hit musical, with changes being made to the cast, music, set, costume and script.

Writer and Director Pravesh Kumar, Rifco Arts: “We are very excited to be presenting a new version of Britain’s Got Bhangra to audiences. We have been working hard to make the show even bigger and better than last year. With the support of our co-producers Watford Palace Theatre and Warwick Arts Centre and the creative team we have redeveloped the show for 2011, cranking up the energy, entertainment, drama, humour, catchy songs and glitz.”

The story follows Twinkle, a farmer’s son from Punjab, India who comes to England to make a better living for himself and his wife. A gifted singer, he goes from being a van driver to a star in the growing Bhangra music scene of the 80’s. The imaginative musical set against the evolution of Bhangra music follows his personal journey of highs and lows over three decades.

Real life Bhangra star Shin of the group DCS reprises his role of Twinkle Singh; Natasha Jayetileke (The Lion King, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat) plays the villain Shinde; Sohm Kapila (Coronation Street, Doctors, Silver Street) plays Twinkles devoted wife Jussi; Michael Taibi (Jekyll and Hyde, Annie Get your Gun, Grease) takes on the role of Rocky; Jason Denton plays the young Jason (Hot Stuff, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) and Rifco Arts audience favourite Rina Fatania (Deranged Marriage, Bombay Dreams) returns.

“I feel this ‘remixed’ production of Britain’s Got Bhangra brings a wonderful new theatricality, colour and panache to what was already an amazing and joyous show, with some fantastic new performers joining the talented company, and fresh creative input from designer Keith Khan, Lighting Designer Peter Harrison, and Movement Director Cressida Carré.  It is a hugely positive and uplifting experience and I am proud of our part in it.” Brigid Larmour, Artistic Director, Watford Palace Theatre.

The creative team behind the production includes, composer Sumeet Chopra who has written music for and collaborated with many Bhangra artists and Bollywood movies; lyricist Dougal Irvine whose award winning musical Departure Lounge has recently finished a successful run at Waterloo East Theatre and Bollywood Choreographer and Costume Designer Andy Kumar.

From the company who brought you hit shows such as The Deranged Marriage, There’s Something About Simmy and Where’s My Desi Soulmate; Rifco Arts’ groundbreaking musical is guaranteed to get you up to the beat of the Dhol Drums!

Bring the family and move to the rhythm and bhangra! This show is guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!

Britain’s Got Bhangra tickets are on sale now at all venues.

Click the following links to listen to songs from Britain’s Got Bhangra!

Boliyan 1 – Hoke Sharabi

BGB 2011 Watford  BGB 2011 Dartford  BGB 2011 Leicester  BGB 2011 London  BGB 2011 Windsor  BGB 2011 Leeds  BGB 2011 Oldham  BGB 2011 Coventry

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