The Producers - A Mel Brooks Musical
Milton Keynes Theatre 30th March - 4th April 2015

If you are looking for a fun night out at the theatre, then look no further! This musical is fun...with a capital F!

This is a production directed by Matthew White, includes such  well known names as Jason Mansford (Leo Bloom), Phil Jupitus (Franz Liebkind), Louis Spence (Carmen Ghia), Cory English (Max Bialystock) and David Bedella (Roger De Bris)

To ensure the stage is constantly filled with class - add an uber talented ensemble, brilliant choreography and a fantastic band! It all adds up to a super strong all round package that is sure to please.

The story...one time big theatre producer Max Bialytock has hit rock bottom, flop after flop, his opening nights are sure to be closing on the same night.  He employs rookie accountant Leo Bloom to "cook the books" after his last big flop, Max needs a way out.

But the rookie comes up trumps with a wild idea that a flop (in the right circumstances) can actually MAKE money.  So all that is needed is a sure fire disaster of a script, the worst director they can find and the most untalented cast EVER!

The plan...when it fails take the money and run away to Rio!  The play to be chosen is Springtime For Hitler, a neo-Nazi musical about a misunderstood dictator...Of course, things don't always go to plan!

There are wonderful performances from Cory English, who takes on the role of Bialystock with real gusto.  If you have seen the film, he has this part off to a tee, he was brilliant. Add the fantastic performance of stand up comedian Jason Mansford as the dithering blanket stroking Bloom - the mix is pure genius.

Phil Jupitus was a little lack lustre as the Hitler obsessed, pigeon loving play write Hanz - it was still funny but I was waiting for so much more from him. 

David Badella and Louie Spence were FAB-U-LOUS! What a scream...Bedella as the worst director on the planet (who loves to cross dress) and Spence as his whirling, twirling over acting assistant Carmen Ghia.  The audience loved it! 

There were so many laugh out loud moments in this show! If you want to see something funny, this delivers that by the bucket load.

As the audience stood to appreciate the show and after the clapping died down, a fellow theatre goer said "that's the best show I've seen in a long time" and I totally agree.

Book your tickets now!

Enjoy!

Lily B X