A fabulous musical for schools - not
so much a black comedy, more a black pantomime
telling the tale of the Gunpowder Plot.
In some respects this is very much a tale
of our time, given the central, underlying
reason for the attempt to blow up the Houses
of Parliament was religious intolerance.
It has an exceptionally well-written script
with excellent musical numbers that complement
the story being told. The subject matter
is covered in an easy-to-understand manner
in a generally comedic style which ranges
from satire to slapstick.
A historical musical where the audience
knows the inevitable cataclysmic ending before
the curtain even rises! AD 79 is the story
of the lives and loves, dreams and schemes
of the citizens of Roman Pompeii just prior
to the earth shattering events that would
leave the town forever frozen in time. This
musical has a fresh, innovative feel to it,
and is ideal for teenage or adult actors alike.
