Followers of East Berkshire Operatic Society (EBOS) will be pleased to hear that their next production is a gloriously silly, and toe-tappingly joyous night out.
Young Frankenstein was originally created by director and filmmaker Mel Brooks, and was a smash hit film in 1974.
A stage version premiered in the West End in 2017, and EBOS is delighted to be presenting this quirky all-singing, all-dancing Mel Brooks monster show in Bracknell.
Director and choreographer, Nick Brannam, says: “I am thrilled to be working with EBOS, and with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein.
“We have a stellar set of performers, and a nine piece electric band ensemble, who spark life into a fabulous script and score.
“Rehearsals are a lot of fun.”
An unashamedly politically incorrect evening of escapism, Young Frankenstein tells a very tall tale.
It follows the ambitions of the infamous Victor Frankenstein’s grandson, young Frederick Frankenstein.
Junior inherits the family’s Transylvanian estate and, with the help of side-kick Igor and lab assistant Inga, attempts to bring a dead corpse back to life.
What could possibly go wrong?
Musical numbers lend the show zany silliness with upbeat titles such as Transylvania Mania, Deep Love, and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
“There are 19 songs in the show,” says Nick.
“It’s even sillier and naughtier than The Producers, Mel Brooks’ other musical hit.
“Everyone is enjoying rehearsing it so much, it’s great fun.
“We’ve been working since the end of June, and we’re in good shape.
“Our cast of 30 is ready to go, each with multiple characters to play.
“We just need an audience now.”
The monster show will be performed at Bracknell’s South Hill Park Arts Centre, in the Wilde Theatre.
The production runs from Tuesday, November 1 through to Saturday, November 5.
It starts at 7.45pm each night with a matinée on Saturday at 2.30pm.
Tickets cost from £16 to £21.
For tickets and information log on to: www.southhillpark.org.uk or call the box office on: 01344 484123
