Overview
Synopsis
The musical is set in 1807 England under the poor conditions of George III's England. The story revolves around the child-thief Ned Stirrick and his infant gang of pick-pockets as they plunder the rich to survive.
Show Information
- Music
- Richard Brett
- Lyrics
- Jeremy James Taylor
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Time & Place
- 1807, england
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- kids, children, childrens theater, Mostly Male Cast, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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