BOS MUSICAL COMPANY presents
THE COCKNEY BOX

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A NEW MUSICAL by Roy Ellis and Tony Edwards
Producer - Peter Nunan
Choreographer - Angela Oliver

This mainly light-hearted look at a few days in the life of a close Cockney community has a mixture of comedy, love, pathos, singing, dancing and fun. The market square is “The Box” in which the many and varied Cockney characters live.
The story follows an artist of repute and local benefactor, John Barley, and the consequences of his generosity. We see Harty Pawngold the Jewish pawnbroker touting for business, whilst Ruby Nightingale offers more than just ale at the local tavern!
Jack Drake and Emma Barley stumble through the doubts of their love, with Tom Sedgewood waiting to pick up the pieces. Bill Drake stares at the world through an opium haze as the Rev. Rasper denounces drink in between pints! But whatever is happening, the wit and humour of the true blue Cockney shines throughout.
This gentle, raucous, sad, funny story is the vehicle for some wonderful music and songs, ensuring a memorable night out.
The photograph below was taken at rehearsal and features, from left, Martha Jenkins, John Bellamy, Kaveh Nejad, Carol Gariano and Brian Foley.