Boogie On The Bones
Venue: Omnibus Theatre
Date: 14–25/10/2025
Type: Music Theatre
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Moscow, 1956. In Stalin's grey world, a group of young rebels called stilyagi dare to wear bright clothes and dance to American jazz. Bob, a medical student, smuggles Western music by carving grooves into X-ray films -- literally "boogie on the bones." When Komsomol officer Mels falls for the mysterious Polly during a police raid, he must choose between duty and desire, safety and self-expression. This electrifying new musical follows Mels's transformation from loyal party member to passionate jazz musician, guided by Bob's darkly comic wisdom and the charismatic Fred, who carries a devastating secret from his trip to America. As the authorities tighten their grip and friends disappear one by one, these young dreamers discover that sometimes the only way to stay human under an authoritarian regime is to put on a bright tie and play jazz. Flashing Lights 12+ 1hr 15 mins
Address:
Omnibus Theatre, 1 Clapham Common Northside, London, SW4 0QW
Phone: 020 7498 4699
Web site: https://www.omnibus-clapham.org