THE GREAT BRITISH SOAP OPERA

Jermyn Street Theatre (2009) - Edinburgh Festival (2009)

Music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary
Book and lyrics by Jake Brunger
Directed by Luke Sheppard
Orchestrations by Pippa Cleary

The Great British Soap Opera is a fast-paced, satirical musical that goes behind the scenes of a fictional TV soap. As actors battle egos, scandals, and outrageous plot twists, the show hilariously exposes the drama both on screen and off. With catchy tunes and big laughs, it’s a playful tribute to the guilty pleasures of soapland.

The cast are all terrific, the choreography and direction (by Luke Sheppard) are sharp, and writer Jake Brunger carefully treads the line between subtle parody and emotional integrity. The song lyrics (by Brunger and Pippa Cleary) are very funny, while Cleary's musical score leads to some foot-tapping catchy numbers.’ The Scotsman

★★★★ ‘fun, quirky songs and a sensational cast’ BroadwayBaby.com