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WORLD EXCLUSIVE: THE LIKES OF US
Premieres at the Mermaid Theatre, London for Radio 2
To be broadcast on Friday 21 October at 1930
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The world premiere public performance of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1965 musical.
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Radio 2 presents the world premiere of the first musical collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Coinciding with the centenary of his death, 'The Likes Of Us' is the story of the life of Dr Thomas Barnardo, a man who was evangelical, entrepreneurial and philanthropic, and whose crusade to rescue children living on the streets became world renowned. Although the musical was written in 1965 it has never been performed to the public until now.
In a concert recorded at the Mermaid Theatre in London, the BBC Concert Orchestra is joined by a star studded cast, headed by Stephen Fry as the narrator under the direction of Simon Lee. Introduced by Paul Gambaccini.
Find out more about Musical Theatre from our resident expert, and undisputed First Lady of British Musical Theatre, Elaine Paige.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber
All you need to know and more about the multi-award winning composer.
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Tim Rice
All you need to know and more about the multi-award winning Writer.
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Elaine Paige
Find out more about the world of Musical Theatre.
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Parkinson
Michael's Sunday Supplement.
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The Really Useful Group
The official website dedicated to the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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The Likes of Us
Background, Production History, Synopsis and Song List from Sir Tim's website.
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