The world is at war, but a self-made man shields himself and other misfits from the ravages of war in a bar in Morocco where the Vichy French government hold sway. Refugees from all over Europe come to Africa for passage and salvation. When one of them walks into his bar…his whole world is turned upside town…for what would you sacrifice everything?…
The Playhouse of the Air company returns to broadcast this classic tale of love in war-torn North Africa in front of a live theatre audience – complete with live music, a pre-show experience and a foley artist creating the sound effects on stage. Join Myrtle, Harry, Bert and their colleagues as they invite you for an evening in Rick’s Bar….If you don’t come, you will regret it, maybe not today….
Presented in collaboration with Pontardawe Arts Centre and Arts Council Wales
Directed by Joe Harmston
Designed by Sean Cavanagh
Original music composed by Kieran Bailey
“Absolutely wonderful show. First class production. Definitely not what I was expecting. Highly recommend. Totally different. If you get a chance go and see it. You will not be disappointed.”, Audience Member, FaceBook, Pontardawe 24th November
“My compliments to everyone associated with this production; I attended tonight’s performance at Maesteg Town Hall – it was fantastic, inspired, clever, funny, so talented in every respect. I encourage everyone who has the opportunity to buy a ticket, go out to see Casablanca wherever you can, you shall be throughly entertained from start to finish. Bravo.” Michael Banks, Facebook, Maesteg 14th November
“My wife and I were lucky enough to see Casablanca at the Brecon theatre last night. What can I say? It was a fantastic evening! Wonderfully acted by a very talented cast. The unexpected “messages from our sponsors” were hilarious. Hopefully you have plans to do more of these productions, because they make for a fantastic experience. Thanks to everyone involved, and here’s looking at you! Oh, and for those who haven’t seen the show – please do. Because if you, don’t you’ll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life!” Ashley Varley, Facebook, Brecon 17th November
Cast and Creatives
Director – Joe Harmston
Designer – Sean Cavanagh
Composer/Musical Director: Kieran Bailey
Assistant Director – Nancy Ellis
Company Manager – Karen Myles
Technical Manager – Tony Davies
Maddie Finkelheim – Jennifer Ruth Adams
Myrtle O’Hara – Sonia Beck
Astrid Lehmann – LLinos Daniel
Bert Schultz – Kieran Bailey
Josef Kozarev – Matt Ray Brown
Harry ‘Jazzbo’ Meagher – Adrian Metcalfe
Joseph T. Mackenzie – Richard Nichols
Theodore ‘Slugger’ Monroe – Michael Rodney
