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Half brown, half white, half a century old and half a Shirley Bassey tribute act – it’s no wonder Sonia’s mid-life crisis is one to sing about! With her overbearing mother’s memory still haunting her with songs and sequins, it’s time for Sonia to dance to her own rhythm.

When the half-brother she never knew she had turns up out of the blue, Sonia launches into a journey of discovery, music and family as she enters her second act channelling her inner Shirley Bassey and Bhangra tunes.

Glitterball tells Sonia’s story with live music, cross-cultural comedy and a whole lotta a sparkle.

More Bassey than Bhangra...

Presented by Rifco Theatre Company and Watford Palace Theatre

Suitable for ages 12+

Running time approx 2hours including interval

Nominated for three Offies:
Set Design
Most Promising Playwright
Production

Cast & crew

Writer / Sonia
Yasmin Wilde
Yasmin Wilde
Gloria
Janice Connolly
Janice Connolly
Jade
Nikhita Lesler
Nikhita Lesler
Naim
Simon Rivers
Simon Rivers
Debs
Victoria John
Victoria John
Director
Pravesh Kumar
Pravesh Kumar
Set & Costume Designer
Libby Watson
Libby Watson
Dramaturg
Shelley Silas
Shelley Silas
Musical Director / Albie
Miles Russell
Miles Russell
Arranger
Niraj Chag
Niraj Chag
Choreographer
Andy Kumar
Andy Kumar
Lighting Designer
Mark Dymock
Mark Dymock

Reviews

'One of the best productions this year, filled with great moments from start to finish'
Eastern Eye
'A highly enjoyable play... Inspiring, relatable and jam-packed with Shirley Bassey classics'
The Family Stage
'Glitterball has it all.. Superb comedy drama, promising to leave you in stitches.'
London Theatre Reviews
'Some of the best lines I’ve *ever* seen performed'
Hamza Jahanzeb
'We were in stitches - so relatable to any mums with teenagers'
Audience Member
'Such a brilliant show! Full of laughs - highly recommended'
Audience Member
'Beautiful story, lovely poignant script, fantastic acting'
Audience Member

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