The Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon, stages the World Premier of Carnival Dreams The Musical on February 3.
The production stars Cheryl Fergison, who played the much-loved Heather Trott in EastEnders, is written by Norman Mark with haunting original music by Robert Orledge and directed by Andrew Lynford.
It’s Carnival time in Argentina and a small community dance group are preparing for the annual Samba competition. Whilst fighting his own inner demons, former dance champion Andre tries to instill a passion to succeed but senior dance tutor Jose’s bullying and bigotry does little to raise morale.
Jose is consumed with contempt for the people who surround him. A bible-quoting misogynist who physically and mentally abuses his wife Teresa, Jose delights in trying to humiliate the flamboyant camp drag queen Carmen and is determined to quash the growing romance between his daughter Cristina and Duarte, whose only crime is the colour of his skin. When the embittered Maria persuades Teresa and Cristina to escape Jose’s clutches, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolds.
Can the dance troupe survive and win against this adversity?
Carnival Dreams will make you laugh and cry, it will shock and inspire but most importantly it reminds us to fight injustice, prejudice and embrace our wonderfully diverse communities.
Event: Carnival Dreams the Musical
Where: Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. CR9 1DG
When: February 3-6, 2016
Time: 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday Matinees at 2.30pm
Cost: £20.50 to £29.50: For parties of 10 or more – £10.00 (no other concession applies): First night offer 2 for 1
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Or telephone: 020 8688 9291
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