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Disco Inferno is a 1970s jukebox musical written by Jai Sepple. Set in the East End of London in 1976, the show features songs from the era and is loosely based on the story of Faust.
The musical debuted at the Queens Theatre, Hornchurch in 1999 with revised revivals at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon in 2004 the Kenneth More Theatre, Ilford in 2006.
The character of Nick Diablo was omitted from both the 2006 and 2012 productions and Lily were omitted from the 2012 UK tour. Some of the characters names' were changed in the 2012 UK tour: Lady Marmalade was renamed Lucretia MacEvil, Kathy was renamed Roxanne and Terry was renamed Billy.
The show is set in London in 1976; the hottest summer on record. Disco Inferno tells the story of an ambitious and talented hopeful, Jack, and his "burning" desire to make it in the music industry. Working late in a London nightclub, Jack meets Lucretia McEvil – a femme fatale and incarnation of the Devil. Dreaming of becoming successful, he makes a Faustian pact with her, trading his soul to fulfill his wildest fantasies.
Jack soon becomes an international success, making appearances on radio and television shows, but success proves hollow. He has the fame and fortune he's always dreamed of but is losing something far more important – his devoted girlfriend, Jane. One disaster quickly follows another. If only he could turn back time... If only he could make one more deal, trading all he now has for something far more important... the love of his life.
Performancesedit
Disco Inferno has been performed around the world since it initial debut, countries have included the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Jamaica, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan and Norway.
Musicedit
Generally due to copyright restrictions in different countries songs have varied from production to production. The 2012 UK Tour version of the script was considerably revised.
Disco Inferno is published by various Musical Theatre publishers worldwide.
UK - Musical Theatre International, MTI Europe
US - Musical Theatre International, MTI
Europe - Gallissas Verlag
Australia / New Zealand - David Spicer Productions
Cancelled UK touredit
A new version of Disco Inferno began a tour of the UK in the autumn of 2012. The cast included Sam Attwater as 'Jack', Dani Harmer as 'Jane' and Javine Hylton as 'Lucretia MacEvil'. The tour closed after the first week, with the producer citing 'financial problems'.[1]
External linksedit
The Official Disco Inferno Website
Disco Inferno on the Guide to Musical Theatre
Referencesedit
^Hemley, Matthew (2012-09-05). . The Stage. Archived from the original on 2019-04-28. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
December 18, 2023
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources Find sources Disco Inferno musical news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2022 Disco Inferno is a 1970s jukebox musical written by Jai Sepple Set in the East End of London in 1976 the show features songs from the era and is loosely based on the story of Faust Disco InfernoMusicVariousLyricsVariousBookJai SepplePremiere2004 Harlow Playhouse HarlowProductions2004 London Premiere 2006 London Revival 2012 UK Tour Contents 1 Original productions 2 Character list 3 Original casts 4 Plot synopsis 5 Performances 6 Music 6 1 2004 London premiere 6 1 1 Act One 6 1 2 Act Two 6 2 2006 London revival 6 2 1 Act One 6 2 2 Act Two 6 3 2012 UK Tour 6 3 1 Act One 6 3 2 Act Two 7 Publishing and representation 8 Cancelled UK tour 9 External links 10 ReferencesOriginal productions editThe musical debuted at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch in 1999 with revised revivals at the Towngate Theatre Basildon in 2004 the Kenneth More Theatre Ilford in 2006 Character list editThe characters in Disco Inferno were named after well known characters from songs of the era such as Jumpin Jack Flash Wuthering Heights and Lady Marmalade Jack a young and impressionable wannabe superstar Jane Jack s devoted girlfriend fiancee Tom Jack s lifelong and slightly nerdish best friend Maggie Tom s girlfriend and female equivalent Heathcliffe an egotistical malevolent singer in the Disco Inferno Kathy Heathcliffe s long suffering girlfriend Terry Smooth talking DJ and friend to Jack and Tom Duke an aging rocker and owner of the nightclub Lady Marmalade the femme fatale Nick Diablo eccentric English fashion guru Lily a flamboyant barmanThe character of Nick Diablo was omitted from both the 2006 and 2012 productions and Lily were omitted from the 2012 UK tour Some of the characters names were changed in the 2012 UK tour Lady Marmalade was renamed Lucretia MacEvil Kathy was renamed Roxanne and Terry was renamed Billy Original casts editCharacters London Premiere 2004 London Revival 2006 UK Tour 2012 Jack Jai Sepple Sam AttwaterJane Jude Stoughton Caroline Koutsoudes Dani HarmerTom Richard Stoughton Dan Peek Johnathan TweedieMaggie TBC Robyn Gowers Joanna O HareHeathcliffe Nick Lupton Steve Taylor Matthew GoodgameKathy Roxanne TBC Sherona Knight Jennifer PottsLady Marmalade Harri Sepple Javine HyltonDuke Steve Taylor Mark Brock Joe ConnorsTerry Billy Simon Prynn Damien Lewis Michael WatsonLily Dave Roberts Jamie Riley Nick Diablo Dave Adams Plot synopsis editThe show is set in London in 1976 the hottest summer on record Disco Inferno tells the story of an ambitious and talented hopeful Jack and his burning desire to make it in the music industry Working late in a London nightclub Jack meets Lucretia McEvil a femme fatale and incarnation of the Devil Dreaming of becoming successful he makes a Faustian pact with her trading his soul to fulfill his wildest fantasies Jack soon becomes an international success making appearances on radio and television shows but success proves hollow He has the fame and fortune he s always dreamed of but is losing something far more important his devoted girlfriend Jane One disaster quickly follows another If only he could turn back time If only he could make one more deal trading all he now has for something far more important the love of his life Performances editDisco Inferno has been performed around the world since it initial debut countries have included the United Kingdom Hong Kong Singapore China Jamaica Sweden New Zealand Australia Pakistan and Norway Music editGenerally due to copyright restrictions in different countries songs have varied from production to production The 2012 UK Tour version of the script was considerably revised 2004 London premiere edit Act One edit Overture Instrumental Celebration A Night To Remember Jack amp Company If You Leave Me Now Heathcliffe Kathy Jane amp Jack You Got What It Takes Heathcliffe Space Oddity I Lost My Heart to a Starship Trooper Terry amp Company Crocodile Rock Duke Jack Tom amp Terry Kissing in the Back Row Tom amp Company Hot Stuff Lady Marmalade amp Acolytes Some Girls Tom amp Guys You to Me Are Everything Jack Jane amp Company Street Life Kathy Village People Medley Terry Tom Jack amp Company Brown Eyed Girl Jack amp Company Leader of the Gang Heathcliffe Pop Muzik Nick Diablo amp Company Money Money Money Jane Kathy amp Girls Don t Stop Me Now Jack amp Company Act Two edit Whole Lotta Lovin Instrumental Waterloo Abba Do Ya Think I m Sexy Jack amp Company Angel Eyes Jane amp Company Staying Alive Medley Jack amp Company This Is It Maggie amp Company Don t Stop Me Now Jack amp Company I Will Survive Jane Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word Jack Enough Is Enough Kathy amp Jane Don t Give Up on Us Jack amp Jane Tragedy Jack Lady Marmalade amp Company Fire Duke amp Company Saturday Night s Alright For Fighting Heathcliffe amp Lady Marmalade Disco Inferno Jack Jane amp Company 2006 London revival edit Act One edit Overture Instrumental Celebration Jack amp Company If You Leave Me Now Heathcliffe Kathy Jane amp Jack You Got What It Takes Heathcliffe Crocodile Rock Duke Jack Tom amp Terry Kissing in the Back Row Tom amp Company Hot Stuff Lady Marmalade amp Acolytes You to Me Are Everything Jack Jane amp Company Streetlife Kathy Boogie Medley Terry Tom Jack amp Company Could It Be Magic Jack amp Company Ballroom Blitz Heathcliffe Money Money Money Jane Kathy amp Girls Don t Stop Me Now Jack amp Company Act Two edit Killer Queen Lady Marmalade amp Acolytes Waterloo Abba I Was Made for Dancing Jack amp Company The Winner Takes It All Jane Staying Alive Medley Jack amp Company This Is It Maggie amp Company Don t Stop Me Now Jack amp Company I Will Survive Jane Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word Jack Enough Is Enough Kathy amp Jane Don t Give Up on Us Baby Jack amp Jane Tragedy Bohemian Rhapsody Jack Lady Marmalade amp Company Devil Woman Jack amp Company Still I m Sad Maggie amp Company Saturday Night s Alright For Fighting Heathcliffe amp Lady Marmalade Play That Funky Music Jack amp Company Disco Inferno Jack Jane amp Company 2012 UK Tour edit Act One edit Overture Instrumental The Best Disco in Town Heathcliffe amp Company Hold Me Close Jack amp Jane You Got What It Takes Heathcliffe Old Time Rock n Roll Duke Hot Stuff Lucretia amp Acolytes Let s Make a Deal Signed Sealed Delivered I m Yours Lucretia amp Acolytes Boogie Shoes Tom Jack Billy amp Male Company You to Me Are Everything Jack Jane amp Company Call Me Roxanne Relight My Fire Jack amp Company Hell Raiser Heathcliffe I ve Got the Music in Me Disco Inferno Jack amp Company Act Two edit Entr Acte Radio Montage Instrumental Lucretia MacEvil Lucretia amp Acolytes Whole Lotta Lovin Instrumental Y M C A Village People Shake Your Groove Thing Jack amp Company If I Can t Have You Jane I m in the Mood for Dancing Maggie Tom amp Company Boogie Medley Jack amp Company I Will Survive Jane Baby Come Back Jack amp Company Disco Inferno Night on Disco Mountain Instrumental Don t Give Up on Us Baby It s Too Late Jack amp Jane Devil Woman Jack Lucretia amp Acolytes Highway to Hell Jack Still I m Sad Maggie amp Company Spirit in the Sky Jack Tom amp Company Saturday Night s Alright For Fighting Heathcliffe amp Lucretia Devil s Gun Heathcliffe Lucretia amp Acolytes Disco Inferno Jack Jane amp Company Megamix Company Publishing and representation editDisco Inferno is published by various Musical Theatre publishers worldwide UK Musical Theatre International MTI Europe US Musical Theatre International MTI Europe Gallissas Verlag Australia New Zealand David Spicer ProductionsCancelled UK tour editA new version of Disco Inferno began a tour of the UK in the autumn of 2012 The cast included Sam Attwater as Jack Dani Harmer as Jane and Javine Hylton as Lucretia MacEvil The tour closed after the first week with the producer citing financial problems 1 External links editThe Official Disco Inferno Website Jai Sepple Author s official homepage Disco Inferno on the Guide to Musical TheatreReferences edit Hemley Matthew 2012 09 05 Cast owed thousands as Disco Inferno folds The Stage Archived from the original on 2019 04 28 Retrieved 2019 04 28 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Disco Inferno musical amp oldid 1175729359, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
