A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
August 25, 2021
Original Title:
Bagdad Cafe
Genres:
Comedy | Drama
Production Companies:
The Old Vic
Wise Children
Production Countries:
United Kingdom
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 90
Smack bang in the middle of nowhere (or was it somewhere on the legendary Route 66?) two women are thrown together by chance. Stranded tourist Jasmin stumbles out of her unhappy marriage and finds herself at Brenda’s remote cafe and motel. Ordinarily, no one would choose to stay at the Bagdad Cafe but in the dust and isolation, unexpected and extraordinary friendships begin to blossom. The lost are found as individuals transform into an eclectic community bound by music, magic and some very strong coffee.
Adaptation:
Emma Rice
Choreographer:
Etta Murfitt
Costume Design:
Lez Brotherston
Director:
Emma Rice
Director of Photography:
Simon Baker
Hair Designer:
Darren Ware
Lighting Design:
Malcolm Rippeth
Makeup Designer:
Darren Ware
Music:
Ian Ross
Music Director:
Nadine Lee
Set Designer:
Lez Brotherston
Wig Designer:
Darren Ware
Writer:
Percy Adlon
Eleonore Adlon
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