College Players Present

‘Betty Blue Eyes’ a very British musical comedy

There’s a pig in the house…!

Following the hugely popular Miracle on 34th Street -the Musical  last year, College Players are delighted to be bringing Betty Blue Eyes to Stamford.

The year is 1947, Britain may have won the war, but austerity is biting hard, ration coupons are still in use and there are definitely not fair shares for all.

In a small Yorkshire town locals are determined to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip with a banquet. Despite the antics of an over-zealous local government meat inspector, the intention is to serve roast pork as the main course - at a very Private Function.

Enter an adorable pig who is being secretly and illegally reared for the banquet, whilst the locals make do with Spam.

This is a story full of eccentric yet lovable characters, like Gilbert Chilvers – a humble chiropodist, his wife Joyce – an ambitious piano teacher determined to be somebody, and her constantly ravenous Mother. All dealing daily with an assortment of small town bullies, spivs and snobs. But the star is undoubtedly Betty … the most endearing pig you'll ever meet.

Based on ALAN BENNETT’s film ‘A PRIVATE FUNCTION’ this musical is a delightful concoction of ‘make do and mend’, heartwarming moments, nostalgic songs, a sprinkle of naughtiness, and a dash of glamour. It will have you giggling, tapping your toes and wondering why you’ve never seen it before.

You might even fall just a little bit in love …with a pig called Betty Blue Eyes!

 

Credits & Acknowledgements

Book by RON COWEN & DANIEL LIPMAN 

Music by GEORGE STILES | Lyrics by ANTHONY DREWE

Based on the HANDMADE film ‘A PRIVATE FUNCTION’ and the original story by

Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray.

Adapted from the Screenplay by ALAN BENNETT

Originally produced in London by CAMERON MACKINTOSH*

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International