"This is a perfect miniature musical....The show feels descended from the Sondheim of Sweeney Todd, its humour dark but invigorating; the violence is kept on a cheerful Hallowe’en-ish level and framed in affection for a time when music hall aimed to amuse working people at the end of a hard week...as twisted as barley-sugar...Undemanding pleasure all the way.... words fail me."
THE TIMES

"Its deliciously grisly sensibility is cohesively realised through inventive staging, beautiful costumes and design, lusty performances and rollicking music. They should make a killing."
TIME OUT - CRITIC'S CHOICE

"Les Enfants Terribles Vaudevillains is good macabre fun, has the makings of cult fringe show."
LYN GARDNER

"The Vaudevillains is bursting with both atmosphere and talent... strikes me as a cult hit in the making."
CHARLES SPENCER - THE TELEGRAPH

"What is apparent throughout this all-singing, all-killing romp is the joy of the artistry behind it. The creators have fastidiously presented a beautiful and grotesque little music box for us... solidifies this company as one that is worthy of a watch indeed."
LONDON FESTIVAL FRINGE

 
THE CAST:  
The Compere Oliver Lansley
Charlie Keith Hill
Ray The Blade Trevor Jary
The Cerberus Sisters Rachel Dawson
Alice Anthony
Robine Landi
Gaston Gasteau Philip Oakland
The Great Mephisto Liz Marsh
Albert Frog Anthony Spargo
Mr Punchy as himself
Pam The Knife Thrower's Assistant Rebecca Bainbridge
   
THE BAND:  
Piano Candida Caldicot
Clarinets Vicky Cowles
Trombone Ellie Smith
Double Bass Sandy Suchodolski
Drums Dave Sharrock
Words by Oliver Lansley
Music by Tomas Gisby
Directed by Elgiva Field
James Seager
Musical Director Candida Caldicot
Designed by Sam Wyer
Lighting Design by Paul Green
Costume Supervisor Sally Higginson
Production Manager Jeremy Sachs
Make Up Consultant Jessica Bernadette
Assistant Designer Bridget McKee
Associate Lighting Designer/Operator Josh Pharo
Sound Design Simon Lambert
Production Assistant Ellie Thyne
Sound Operator Chris Payne
Press

Dee McCourt-Borkowski

Marketing

JHI

Orchestration Tomas Gisby
Additional Musical
Arrangements
Candida Caldicot
Additional Costume Design Anna Bliss Scully

Photography credits: Main image: Jose Moreno, Production shots: Josh Pharo