Michael Darvell looks back at the life of the talented composer, lyricist and playwright who has died at the age of 90. It is difficult to know where to begin with the life of Leslie Bricusse. He contributed so much to the theatre as a composer, lyricist and playwright, creating many musical shows and songs […]
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Touring production of Doctor Dolittle tour closes early
The producers of the new touring production of Leslie Bricusse’s Doctor Dolittle have confirmed the show will close at the end of its run at the New Theatre in Oxford. Disappointing advance ticket sales have been cited as the reason behind the cancellation of the rest of the tour, with the show’s final performance in […]
Triple threat writer Leslie Bricusse on what inspires his Pure Imagination. Interview – Part One
Prolific and well-loved British film and musical theatre songwriter LESLIE BRICUSSE has been in the news this week. Not only has the composer, lyricist and librettist revealed that he’s working on a major new musical about the life of his close friend, legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr, but he has been in London celebrating the world premiere of Pure Imagination– […]
