Graeae presents
Reasons to be Cheerful
by Paul Sirett
Synopsis
Reasons to be Cheerful by Paul Sirett
Graeae in association with Theatre Royal Stratford East and New Wolsey Theatre
Reasons to be Cheerful – a musical set in 1979, featuring Dury classics from ‘Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll’ to ‘Spasticus Autisticus’. A top class cast and scorching live band pay tribute to Ian Dury’s anarchic spirit in this riotous coming-of-age tale.
The 2010 production was notably supported by the Blockheads. Sir Peter Blake, Ian Dury’s mentor, donated a limited edition print of the Reasons to be Cheerful single album artwork, to mark his appreciation.
Visit the microsite to enter your own “Reason to be Cheerful”.
Back to top ↑Production Credits
Direction – Jenny Sealey
Musical direction – Robert Hyman
Design – Gaelle Mellis
Lighting design – Ian Scott
Choreography – Sally Marie
Sound design – Lewis Gibson
Video – Mark Haig
Back to top ↑Performance Schedule
14th October - 13th November 2010
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Media
Reasons to be Cheerful - A Note from the writer
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Reasons to be Cheerful - Audio description of the set
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Reasons to be Cheerful - Audio description of characters and costume
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Reasons to be Cheerful - Production credits
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