Inspired by one of the classic musical’s most unforgettable production numbers, “So You Wana Be A Boxer?” the cast headed into the famous coty centre square on the first day of the Games and the first day of boxing competition.

The major new production of Bugsy Malone runs at Birmingham Rep until Sun 14 Aug as a part of a blockbuster summer in the city.

Bugsy Malone is produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax in a revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed production.

The world famous musical Bugsy Malone is based on the hit 1976 movie by Alan Parker who’s long catalogue of films have won nineteen BAFTA® awards, ten Golden Globes® and six Oscars®. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar®-winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a masterclass of musical comedy with one of the most joyously uplifting finales in musical theatre.

The production is directed by Sean Holmes (Holmes’ Hammersmith Lyric production of Blasted won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre) and choreographed by Birmingham’s own Olivier Award-winning Drew McOnie,

Bugsy Malone is designed by multi award-winning international stage designer, Jon Bausor and is the first-ever professional production of Bugsy Malone to tour the UK starring a young company of thirty-nine actors (including three teams of seven kids). The show features a talented cast of young performers, aged between 9 and 15 as well as adult performers.

Alan Parker’s world-famous 1976 movie Bugsy Malone launched the careers of Jodie Foster and Scott Baio and received eight BAFTA® nominations and three Golden Globe® nominations including Best Motion Picture for a Musical.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax present the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre production of Bugsy Malone. Play by Alan Parker and Words and Music by Paul Williams. Director Sean Holmes, Choreographer Drew McOnie, Designer Jon Bausor, Musical Supervisor and Arranger Phil Bateman.

Bugsy Malone plays at Birmingham Rep until Sun 14 Aug. To book tickets visit Birmingham-rep.co.uk, call 0121 236 4455 or visit the box office during opening hours.*