THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS, THE MUSICAL
21st-23rd May 2026
Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham SE9 5TG
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| Date/Time |
Price |
| Thursday 21st May 2026 (7.30pm) |
£18.00 |
| Friday 22nd May 2026 (7.30pm) |
£18.00 |
| Saturday 23rd May 2026 (7.30pm) |
£18.00 |
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SynopsisThe Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)
Music by Eric Rockwell
Lyrics by Joanne Bogart
Book by Eric Rockwell & Joanne Bogart
This outrageously funny show is both a loving homage and a cheeky parody of musical theatre itself. Instead of telling five different tales, it tells the same story five times – each in the style of a legendary Broadway composer or team.
The story is simple: a sweet young ingénue can’t pay the rent. A dastardly landlord makes his demands. A dashing hero vows to save the day. And a wise older woman sweeps in to give her worldly advice. That’s it – and yet, retold in five different musical “languages,” it becomes a whirlwind of comic invention and theatrical joy.
The Characters
June – The naïve ingénue who always seems to be in trouble.
Jitter – The menacing but oddly charming landlord.
Billy – The heroic leading man with a flair for big entrances.
Abby – The older mentor figure, part fairy godmother, part diva, part mischief-maker.
The Five Musical Styles
1. Corn! – Rodgers & Hammerstein-style Americana: wide-eyed optimism, sweeping
melodies and cornfields galore.
2. A Little Complex – Sondheim-style sophistication: clever rhymes, witty neuroses, and patter songs aplenty.
3. Dear Abby – Jerry Herman glamour: big personalities, sequins, and a landlady who steals the spotlight.
4. Aspects of Junita – Lloyd Webber melodrama: soaring ballads, dark passions, and reprises everywhere.
5. Speakeasy – Kander & Ebb bite: smoky clubs, sharp wit, cynical humour, and sultry jazz.
Why It Works
With a simple plot, around four characters, reinventing themselves across five mini-musicals, this show is a dazzling showcase of talent, versatility and comic timing. It brims with in-jokes for theatre lovers, but its energy and silliness make it irresistible for everyone.
A true celebration of the best (and quirkiest) traditions of Broadway, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is five musicals for the price of one – and an unforgettable night of laughter. |
Cast List
| Character |
Played By |
| June (Corn) |
Megan Abel |
| Jidder (Corn) |
Jack Ford |
| Big Willy (Corn) |
Chris Warr |
| Mother Abby (Corn) |
Janette Cattell |
| June (A Little Complex) |
Helena Hawkes |
| Jitter (A Little Complex) |
Chris Warr |
| Billy (A Little Complex) |
Basil Zafiropoulos |
| Abby (A Little Complex) |
Janette Cattell |
| Dear Abby (Dear Abby) |
Giusy Pappalardo Francis |
| Junie-Faye (Dear Abby) |
Elsie Duffy |
| William (Dear Abby) |
Basil Zafiropoulos |
| Mr Jitters (Dear Abby) |
David Fisher |
| Junita (Aspects of Junita) |
Helena Hawkes |
| Phantom Jitter (Aspects of Junita) |
Paul Booer |
| Bill (Aspects of Junita) |
Basil Zafiropoulos |
| Abigail Van Schtarr (Aspects of Junita) |
Janette Cattell |
| Juny (Speakeasy) |
Megan Abel |
| Freuline Abby (Speakeasy) |
Giusy Pappalardo Francis |
| Jutter (Speakeasy) |
Chris Warr |
| Villy (Speakeasy) |
Paul Booer |
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The Pirates of Penzance (from scratch)
Sun, 8th February 2026, 7.30pm
New Eltham Methodist Centre
Footscray Road
New Eltham
SE9 3UL
£15 for singers, £10 for audience.
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