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Synopsis

Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'be concerns a gangster, Fred Cochran, who has been down on his luck and is trying to make a comeback. Meanwhile, his loyal girlfriend, Lil, longs for the day they can get married and give up crime. After a horrible fight occurs in Fred's gambling den, Lil and Fred finally decide the time is right to marry and live a straight life.

Show Information

Music
Lionel Bart
Lyrics
Lionel Bart
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Comedy
Cast Size
large
Licensor
Samuel French
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult Characters, Large Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Lil'

Lead

Female

Fred Cochran

Lead

Male

Gamblers, Builders, Teddy Girls & Boys

Ensemble

Either Gender

Rosey

Female

Betty

Female

Myrtle

Female

Tosher

Male

Sergeant Collins

Male

Redhot

Male

Norman

Male

Horace

Male

Paddy

Male

Percy

Male

Ted

Male

A priest

Male

A 'Mystery'

Male

Police Constable

Male

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