Josephine
Ian Liston presents, in conjunction with Jack Hockett of Premier Box Office, the world premiere of ‘Josephine’, a musical starring Heather Gillespie in the lead role.
Josephine is the musical version of the life and times of superstar Josephine Baker.
Book, lyrics and music by Michael Wild.
A one-off performance.
Cast & Crew
Cast
| Bricktop | Peggy Phango |
|---|---|
| Josephine Baker | Heather Gillespie |
| Marcel | Philip Day |
| Pepito | Roland Alexander |
Crew | |
| drummer | Bob Emmines
(credited as band member) |
| musical director | Paul Maguire
(credited as pianist, band member) |
| Sax/clarinet | Alan Wakeman
(credited as band member) |
| trumpeter | Henry Lowther
(credited as band member) |
- Observations (2)
- Added by Fran, last modified by Chris D.
Photographs
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Photo credits
- Josephine by Meads, Own work
- Josephine, 1989, Fortune Theatre - official theatre program. by Meads, Other public domain
- Josephine, 1989, Fortune Theatre - official cast program cast by Meads, Other public domain
- Josephine 1986 album cover by Meads, Own work
Observations
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‘Michael [Wild] was a prolific composer, but this particular show was his favourite.’
Paul Maguire, May 27, 2023 -
‘The 1986 album of Josephine was recorded at Porcupine Studios in Eltham by the same 5-piece band that appeared in the stage production.’ Paul Maguire, May 27, 2023, who was the musical director for the album and stage production.
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