‘It’s showtime at the Bagdad Gas and Oil Cafe!’
Smack bang in the middle of nowhere (or was it somewhere on the legendary Route 66?) two women are thrown together by chance. Stranded tourist Jasmin stumbles out of her unhappy marriage and finds herself at Brenda’s remote cafe and motel.
Ordinarily, no one would choose to stay at the Bagdad Cafe but in the dust and isolation, unexpected and extraordinary friendships begin to blossom. The lost are found as individuals transform into an eclectic community bound by music, magic and some very strong coffee.
Emma Rice (Romantics Anonymous, Wise Children) and the Wise Children Company bring Percy and Eleonore Adlon’s iconic 1987 film Bagdad Cafe to The Old Vic stage with their signature playful, visual and emotional style. After a long year apart, we invite you to join us for a joyful celebration of togetherness, hope and friendship.
Suitable for you and yours (over the age of 8).
An Old Vic & Wise Children production
Miss Godfrey/Ensemble
Sal
Mojave (Bartender)/Debbie/Trucker 3/Lost Traveller
Jasmin Münchgstettner
Musician
Musician/Lost Traveller
Brenda/Lost Traveller
Mrs Parsons/Sophia Singh
Musician/Lost Traveller
Rudi/Lost Traveller
Durant/Brewster/Quinn/Clayton
Musician/Lost Traveller
Harry/Ensemble
Salomé/Lost Traveller
Associate Movement
Writers
Composer of ‘Calling You’ and ‘Brenda Brenda’
Lyrics (‘Brenda, Brenda’)
Adaptor and Director
Designer
Lighting
Sound
Choreography
Musical Director
Puppetry Consultant
Magic Consultant
Voice
Associate Director
Costume Supervisor
Props Supervisors
Hair, Wigs & Make-Up
RTYDS Assistant Director at Wise Children through the Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme
Company Stage Manager
Deputy Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager