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MUSHY: Lyrically Speaking tells the story of a boy without a voice and the teacher who helped him to find it. An uplifting tale inspired by the true story of a Musharaf Asghar (Educating Yorkshire).

Mushy, a young man with a debilitating stammer, has always found himself on the outside desperate to find his voice and his place in the world. Suddenly he is thrust into the lime light of primetime television and the nation is watching as he begins to find the ability to speak through music.

Told through rap and lyrical narration, Rifco Theatre Company bring you the world premiere of this heart-warming new play written by Pravesh Kumar (Laila The Musical, The Deranged Marriage) and award-winning British Rapper Raxstar (Keep It Undercover).

Presented by Rifco Theatre Company

Suitable for: Ages 8+
Running time: approx 2 hours including interval

Cast & crew

Mushy
Varun Raj
Varun Raj
Mr Burton
Oliver Longstaff
Oliver Longstaff
Ammi
Medhavi Patel
Medhavi Patel
Writer
Pravesh Kumar
Pravesh Kumar
Director
Ameet Chana
Ameet Chana
Lyricist
Raxstar
Raxstar
Designer
Eleanor Bull
Eleanor Bull
Lighting Designer
Robbie Butler
Robbie Butler
Composer
Niraj Chag
Niraj Chag
Movement Director
Kate Webster
Kate Webster
Vocal Coach
Lottie Williams-Burrell
Lottie Williams-Burrell
Dramaturg
Nic Wass
Nic Wass

Reviews

"‘Feel-good’ is an oft-overused adjective, but with this show by Rifco, it’s exactly the right term."
British Theatre
"A funny, life-affirming, rap-musical story of one teenager’s personal journey."
British Theatre
"Great to see it from a person's perspective that is going through it. Thank you for the great play!"
Audience Member
"A smart and touching show... opening with a storming first hour of energetic song and drama."
The Guardian
“Inspirational - Mushy's story will help to inspire my daughter who also has a stammer - thank you so much for bringing this amazing story to Birmingham."
Audience Member
"Heart-warming and inspiring… A must-see production!"
Eastern Eye
"Here is a show bound to make us laugh while inspiring compassion that would provoke a tear in the toughest of hearts... nothing short of inspirational."
The Upcoming
"A fantastic show, actors were amazing and such an inspirational story - I came with my son who is a teacher who aspires to be a 'Mr Burton'! Thank you."
Audience Member

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