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Satirical musical Jest End returns in November

The musical explores and exposes the hits, flops and gossip of Theatreland

Promotional image for Jest End
Promotional image for Jest End

Jest End, a musical exploring and 'exposing' the hits, flops and gossip of Theatreland, returns later this year following its previous success.

The new production opens at the Waterloo East Theatre in November.

Pitching itself as the West End's answer to Forbidden Broadway, the comedy show provides audiences with a take on the latest and most popular musicals in the West End. Some of the musicals included are Wicked, Bend It Like Beckham, Matilda, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Sunny Afternoon, The Phantom of the Opera and Jersey Boys.

Casting is yet to be announced but past guests of the show have included Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker.

Created and directed by British composer Garry Lake, the show will be choreographed by Rebecca Howell with musical direction by James Doughty.

Press materials state, "If you’re stuck to make a decision on what show to take in, why not visit Waterloo East Theatre and watch them all at once."

Jest End runs at Waterloo East Theatre from 24 November to 6 December 2015.