Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, based on the popular 1988 MGM film written by Dale Launer, Stanley Shapiro & Paul Henning. The story takes audiences to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity. Sophisticated, suave with a good dash of mischief, this hysterical comedy features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek (The Full Monty) and was nominated for a staggering 11 Tony Awards.Lawrence Jameson makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother's failing health. After meeting on a train, they attempt to work together only to find that this small French town isn't big enough for the two of them. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave town. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep audiences laughing, humming and guessing to the end!Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek
Book by Jeffrey LanePlease note: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels contains adult humour, sexual innuendo, themes of deception and fraud, and comedic depictions that some audience members may find sensitive. Parental discretion is advised for younger children.This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.co.uk