- Venue: Courtyard Theatre
- Duration: 2 hours (Including Interval)
- Age Guidance: 8+
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More Information on Mushy – Lyrically Speaking
MUSHY: Lyrically Speaking tells the story of a boy without a voice and the teacher who helped him to find it.
An uplifting tale inspired by the true story of a Musharaf Asghar (Educating Yorkshire). Mushy, a young man with a debilitating stammer, has always found himself on the outside desperate to find his voice and his place in the world. Suddenly he is thrust into the lime light of primetime television and the nation is watching as he begins to find the ability to speak through music. Told through rap and lyrical narration, Rifco Theatre Company bring you the world premiere of this heart-warming new play written by Pravesh Kumar (Laila The Musical, The Deranged Marriage) and award-winning British Rapper Raxstar (Keep It Undercover).
Starring Varun Raj (Dubailand, Baar Baar Dekho), Oliver Longstaff (Operation Neptune, Absurd Person Singular) and Medhavi Patel (Three Sat Under the Banyan Tree, Women of the Mahabharata). Directed by Ameet Chana.
Book by Pravesh Kumar, Lyrics by Raxstar. Inspired by a true story. Yorkshire, 2013.
Rifco Theatre Company present a Rifco Studio production
Cast & Credits
Director Ameet Chana / Designer Designer Eleanor Bull / Lighting Designer Robbie Butler / Composer Arun Ghosh / Sound Designer Chris Murray / Movement Director Kate Webster / Dramaturge Nic Wass /
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Varun Raj
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Medhavi Patel
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Oliver Longstaff
as Mr Burton
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Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
Booking Fees:
*A transaction fee of £2.50 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.
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- Captioned
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- Signed
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- Audio Description
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- Relaxed Performance
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- Dementia Friendly Performance
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- Post Show Discussion
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- Sing Along
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- Socially Distanced
Major funders
Principal Capital and Families Partner
Principal Capital and Access Partner
