Concert Versions
Thursday 12th September, Dance City, Newcastle
Sunday 15th September, His Majesty’s Theatre, West End, London
Musical Version
Friday 8th November – Sunday 17th November, Beck Theatre, Hayes
For all performance details and ticket bookings visit:
www.phizzical.com/show/bombay-superstars
Phizzical is proud to reveal its incredibly talented company of 23 British Asian, Indian and
British performers, many of whom are making their West End debut:
Bend it Like Beckham (Phoenix Theatre) vocalists, Rekha and Chirag Rao, as Rani and
Arjun will make their West End debuts as actors, with Omar Khan (Life of Pi, Wyndham's
Theatre) as Pavan returning to the West End. Sowmya JayKrish as Mala, Robby Khela as
Bunty, Sheetal Pandya as Dolly and Rukmini Sircar in a dual role of Mona and Pammi are
making their West End debuts. In addition to the main cast, the musical boasts an impressive
ensemble of dancers who will bring the stage to life with their energetic performances:
Aaron Mistry, Callum Quinnen, Cole Dilley, Daisy Hardy, Kush Saigal, Magi Barbazova,
Preeti Sian, Prem Rai, Sophie Kandola and Tianna Sealy-Jewiss.
The performances will be energised by dynamic dances choreographed by the UK's most
sought after Bollywood Dance Choreographer, Leena Patel (Strictly Come Dancing,
Will.I.Am). The live music will be performed by The 515 Crew, led by musical director, Hinal
Pattani (The Empress, RSC), featuring musicians, Dhaivat Acharya, Bindi Bhumbra,
Ragen Brahmbhatt, Vikaash Sankadecha and Trushar Tailor.
The creative team includes sound designer Julian Starr (Sharon Osbourne – Cut the Crap!
at Fortune Theatre), who is one of the ‘Top 4 Sound Designer and Composers in Australia
(Stage Whispers) and lighting designer Pete Bragg.
Bombay Superstars is a scintillating concert musical that delves into the disco, the divas and
the drama that shaped Bollywood icons. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Bombay,
the musical unfolds a scandalous battlefield of ambition, passion and treachery. An orphaned
girl, shunned by society, arrives in the city of dreams to meet the famed director, Pavan
Picturewalla. Desperate to protect a secret from his cherished daughter, Mala, who loves
aspiring actor, Arjun, Pavan faces new challenges. Meanwhile, superstar Bunty schemes to
seize it all by transforming the young orphan into Rani, helping her claim her rightful place in
the world of Bombay Superstars.
Created by the visionary Sâmir Bhamra, Bombay Superstars is a colourful and delicious
romantic musical about anguished love, master manipulation and the unbreakable bonds of
family during the dazzling golden era of Bollywood cinema. The musical features iconic
Bollywood classic hits like “Bachna Ae Haseeno,” “Dum Maro Dum,” “Khaike Paan,” “Yeh
Kahan Aa Gaye Hum,” and “Chura Liya,” along with new songs by Robby Khela and musical
arrangements by Hinal Pattani.
Bombay Superstars will be the fourth ‘Made in the UK’ South Asian musical to grace the
West End and is notably the first by an independent producer. Don’t miss this one-night-only
event that promises to take you down memory lane with its captivating blend of music, dance
and drama.
Tickets are now available at www.phizzical.com/show/bombay-superstars.
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