“This is a feel-good show where the audience won’t leave until they’ve had at least one encore.”
Theatre World
“Playwright Ade Morris has created a gem of a time capsule in this new actor/musician production.”
The Stage
“Don’t miss it” Newbury Weekly News
“We wanted to dance in the aisles.” Andover Advertiser
“A show that shouldn’t be missed.” Henley Standard
Following a hugely successful spring tour, this show runs again at The Watermill before playing at rural venues around the country.
It’s the early 1950’s and the world is changing fast. The Cold War meets warm hearts as jazz makes way for rock n’ roll in the era where ‘you’ve never had it so good’ was sometimes true, sometimes not. British conscription continues as The Crystal Ballroom Dance Band plays, inspired by their charismatic leader Micky Salberg. But how long will the old music last and what will the new tunes sound like?
A soulful, comedy with music exploring the moment when an era turns, then twists, on the dance floors of Britain.
Audience reactions from the spring tour:
“Fantastic – one of the best evening’s theatre I’ve ever seen!”
“What a truly amazing evening. We loved every minute of it. It is the best show The Watermill has ever produced. Wonderful!”
“A fantastic, funny, moving, fabulous evening. We ALL enjoyed it tremendously.”
Click here to see an extract from the show.
For information about the autumn tour see
On Tour and Extra Events
Ticket prices at The Watermill
from £12 to £21.50
Talkback
Free talk back after the show on Friday 5 September
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm Thursday and Saturday matinées at 2.30pm Saturday 13 September performances at 1.30pm & 6.30pm
Directed by Guy Retallack
Designed by Helen Goddard
Lighting by Lawrence T Doyle
Original music and musical direction by Paul Kissaun