The British musical in its formative years has appeared in
strikingly different guises: from the lasting hits of Oliver!, and
Me and My Girl, to the successes of The Dancing Years, Bless the
Bride and Expresso Bongo. This authoritative study traces what made
these shows successes in the West End and how their qualities
define a uniquely British interpretation of the genre. Cultural,
sociological and political influences entwine with close reading of
the dramatic and musical elements of this repertory to reveal a
fascinating web of connections and contrasts between the times, the
shows and the people who made them. Through detailed case studies,
such as of The Boy Friend and Bitter Sweet, the rich individuality
of each West End work is spotlighted, posing vital questions and
intriguing answers as to what a British musical can be.
Interdisciplinary in nature, this study brings together all the
core materials to discover this period in the story of the British
musical. Reviewing the Situation is insightful and lively, an
invaluable resource for students and scholars of musical theatre
and all those theatregoers drawn to the power of these classic
British shows.
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