Stop the World: I Want to Get Off
Date: 1966
Director: Philip Saville
Production Company: Warner Bros.
Stars: Tony Tanner, Millicent Martin, Leila Croft, Valerie Croft, Graham Lyons, Neil Hawley
Location(s): London
Region(s): London R-S
Storyline:
Set against a circus backdrop, this filmed version of the original stage musical follows the life of Little Chap from birth to old age.
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Behind the scene stills are shown as the Overture plays during the title sequence which reveals that the production was filmed at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire as well as ABP Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
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As the Cast finish putting on their make-up, the Audience seat themselves for the performance. The Lyric Theatre on Bradmore Grove off King Street in Hammersmith W6.
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The Audience falls silent as the show gets under way. Looking from the stage at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith.
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As he progresses through life, Little Chap (Tony Tanner) sings "Gonna Build a Mountain". The auditorium of Hammersmith's Lyric Theatre.
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After the rest of the cast exit following "Nag! Nag! Nag!", Little Chap and Evie (Millicent Martin) are left on the stage with Susan (Leila Croft) and Jane (Valerie Croft).
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Reflecting on his life, Little Chap sings the finale number "What Kind of Fool Am I?" The Lyric Theatre on Bradmore Grove off King Street in Hammersmith W6.