Budgie

Musical

Writers: Keith Waterhouse Willis Hall Mort Shuman Don Black

Overview

Show Information

Music
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1988
Genres
Cast Size
large
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult, late teen characters

Synopsis

The show revolves around Budgie Bird, a small-time thief and con-man currently employed as a barker for a Soho strip club. Budgie's life changes when Maurice Kahn, a violent criminal on the run, asks him to hide his suitcase full of cash. Budgie proceeds to gamble most of the money away. Soon, Kahn escapes from the authorities and comes back to hunt for Budgie. Meanwhile, Budgie's loyal girlfriend, Hazel, has serious doubts about their relationship.

Lead Characters

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