Pickwick: Musical Information & Synopsis


Synopsis

Pickwick revolves around the misadventures of Mr. Samuel Pickwick, the founder of the Pickwick Club, and his eccentric companions. As Pickwick introduces his friends to the charming Wardle family, a series of comical events ensue, including a misunderstanding with his landlady, Mrs. Bardell, who mistakenly believes he has proposed marriage. Pickwick touches on themes of friendship, love, and the consequences of well-intentioned mishaps.


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Musical Information

Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1963)

Cast: Large (22+ Roles)

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Setting: 1820s / England


Creative Team

Music: Cyril Ornadel

Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse

Book: Wolf Mankowitz

Based On: The Pickwick Papers➝ by Charles Dickens


Cast Albums

Original Chichester Cast (1963)➝


Licensing

Pickwick is available to license through Concord Theatricals.

UK Licensing

USA/Canada Licensing

Tags

1960s, Based on a Book, British, Christmas, Comedic, Dramatic, One-Word, Political, Prison, Winter


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