Frank's Closet - The Cult Hit Musical Returns!
Meet Frank. A soon-to-be groom with a closet full of frocks. As he prepares to marry his beloved partner Alan, it’s time to make space in the wardrobe and donate his fabulous collection of iconic diva dresses to the V&A. If only he could part with them…
Through the magical portal of his closet door, Frank retreats into a fantasy world where he is The Chairman of The Music Hall. Each diva visits him in turn, delivering a musical number (what else?) containing a gem of good - or at least well intentioned - advice. Mix in a quartet of dancing Gaiety Girls and glorious songs that straddle the British, Broadway (and Swedish) songbooks – and you have Frank’s Closet. But will frocks or fiancé ultimately triumph?
Having achieved cult status during its sell-out run at The Union theatre earlier in the year, Frank’s Closet returns to its music hall roots at Wilton’s. A joyous, warm-hearted celebration of camp that will chime with anyone who’s ever felt torn between fantasy, responsibility and being yourself.
Through the magical portal of his closet door, Frank retreats into a fantasy world where he is The Chairman of The Music Hall. Each diva visits him in turn, delivering a musical number (what else?) containing a gem of good - or at least well intentioned - advice. Mix in a quartet of dancing Gaiety Girls and glorious songs that straddle the British, Broadway (and Swedish) songbooks – and you have Frank’s Closet. But will frocks or fiancé ultimately triumph?
Having achieved cult status during its sell-out run at The Union theatre earlier in the year, Frank’s Closet returns to its music hall roots at Wilton’s. A joyous, warm-hearted celebration of camp that will chime with anyone who’s ever felt torn between fantasy, responsibility and being yourself.
★★★★★ 'Drop what you’re doing and hightail it to the capital’s current capital of camp to catch this gloriously retro performance before it disappears…. It really is that good.' Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★★ 'A wonderful invention, rich in comedy.... Everything about this production is spectacularly good.' Curtain Call Reviews
★★★★ 'The very best of musical theatre and an explosion of enthusiastic campness mixed in. I was enthralled…. Very witty and touching songs.' Musical Theatre Review
★★★★ 'A triumphant return shimmering with sass and heartfelt moments.' The Live Review
Cast
Frank: Andy Moss
The Diva: Luke Farrugia
The Sailor: Paul Toulson
Gaiety Girl: Patrick Cook
Gaiety Girl: Olivia McBride
Gaiety Girl: Daniel Walford
Gaiety Girl: Tayla Watson-Braithwaite
Book, music and lyrics by Stuart Wood
Directed by Sasha Regan
Nominated for 5 Offies, including Best Musical Production
Photo credit: @danny_with_a_camera
Photo credit: @danny_with_a_camera
Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes, including interval