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)
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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