Bend It Like Beckham: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Bend It Like Beckham follows Jess Bhamra, a talented high school soccer player. As Jess faces obstacles from her traditional Indian family who wants her to focus on school and marriage rather than sports, she still decides to move forward with her goals, inspired by her hero David Beckham. Bend It Like Beckham is a celebration of dreams, resilience, and female empowerment.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)

Cast Size: 15+

Genre: Dramedy

Setting: 2000s / England (London)


Creative Team

Music: Howard Goodall

Lyrics: Charles Hart

Book: Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2015)➝


Resources

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Movie, British, Sports


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