02 Oct 2008
Melanie LaBarrie is to lead the cast of Rue Magique, a new musical by Brett Kahr which plays at the King’s Head pub theatre in Islington from 21 October to 7 December (press night 29 October). Read more
Age: Adult
Genre: Musical
Sub Genre: Drama
Based on a true story, Rue Magique is a moving rite of passage tale, charting the journey of a young girl, Sugar, the daughter of Desdemona, a Brixton brothel owner originally from Jamaica.
The story contrasts Sugar's discovery of young love with local boy Rem and her horrific introduction to to prostitution, both on her 13th birthday. Her search for the identity of her father parallels her search for her own identity with devastating, and finally redemptive, consequences.
Orginally devised in 1999 as a short musical piece based on the experiences of young people from a children's charity, Rue Magique has since been developed into a full length musical.
Desdemona is played by Melanie LaBarrie, a West End regular who has appeared in Mary Poppins, Les Miserables and Daddy Cool.
show times: Tue-Sat 19:30, mats Sat & Sun 15:30
ticket prices: £17.50-£25
cast: Melanie LaBarrie, Terel Nugent, Nadia Di Mambro, Gavin Ashbarry, Adam Bayjou, Julian Forsyth, Amanda Minihan, Amanda Rosener, Anna Stolli
director: Lisa Forrell
music by: Brett Kahr
lyrics by: Brett Kahr
set designer: Polly Sullivan
lighting designer: Tim Mascall
costume: Natasha Ward
choreographer: Damian Jackson
producer: Sean Sweeney for Street Magic Productions Ltd and Annijaz Ltd by special arrangement with the King's Head
map: View Map
address: 115 Upper Street,London,United Kingdom,N1 1QN
nearest tube: Angel/Highbury & Islington
nearest bus: 4, 19, 30, 34, 38, 73, 104, 171
nearest train: Highbury & Islington
parking: Limited on-street parking
air conditioned: Yes
Access Booking: P: 020 7726 0364
limited mobility: A step free entrance and inside to ground floor.
access description: Level access. All facilities are accessible. A step free entrance and inside to ground floor. Behind the pub is a theatre. Adapted toilet behind the bar. the key is at the bar.
hearing impaired: Induction loop system
wheelchairs: Wheelchair spaces by arrangement
toilets: Yes.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilet behind the bar.
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