Credits
A pop musical freely based on Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby
Written by Roger Holman and Simon May
Libretto written by Roger Holman, Simon May and Clive Barnett

Freely adapted from Dickens’ Nicholas Nickleby, this musical opens in a contemporary school where a new English teacher finds it difficult to gain the interest of his class. He overcomes this problem when he hits on the idea of turning the book they are studying, Nicholas Nickleby, into a musical. We are swept back in time to the misery of Dotheboys Hall, where life is a matter of survival; avoiding the leaden hand of Mr Squeers and the daily dose of brimstone and treacle! The story ends happily with the children overpowering their captors: we return to the present day and find the class has learnt many lessons from the exercise. Since its production on BBC TV, Smike has enjoyed tremendous popularity. Suitable for secondary schools and youth groups.

Cast size
Medium (11-20)

Cast type
Children in Cast, Mainly Men

Rehearsal Material
Material on sale only from Faber Music

Orchestral Material
THERE ARE TWO ORCHESTRATIONS FOR THIS SHOW. Please indicate in the additional information box of the application form which orchestration you'd like to receive.

ORCHESTRATION: REED I (flute, clarinet, alto sax) : REED II (clarinet, tenor sax) : TRUMPET : TROMBONE : PERCUSSION : GUITAR : BASS GUITAR

OR

ACCOMPANIMENT CD

Genre: Book Musical (Original Score)