Make Me an Offer 1958

Opened at the Theatre Workshop, Stratford East. Transferred to the Albery Theatre (New Theatre) in the West End and ran for one year. Winner of the Evening Standard Award for "Best Musical".

Director: Joan Littlewood
Music/Lryics: Monty norman/David Heneker
Book: Wolf Mankowitz

Evening Standard Award Best Musical

Irma La Douce (lyrics, book) 1958

Ran for five and half years at Lyric Theatre. (lyrics, book) 1958

In 1960 Irma la Douce opened at the Plymouth Theatre on Broadway where it ran for a year and half. It subsequently went on successful US and world tours.

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Tony Nomination Best Musical

Expresso Bongo (music lyrics) 1958

Ran 1 year at the Saville Theatre in London's West End.
(Considered by most as the first 'rock and roll musical).

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