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Bugsy Malone

Based on the hit 1976 film starring a preteen Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, and featuring a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, Bugsy Malone is good, clean, comedic fun! Two gangs comprised completely of children, square off in a 1920s rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the “splurge” gun (a weapon that shoots whipped cream). Now, Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight when he becomes the last chance that Fat Sam’s gang has of surviving. All Bugsy really wants to do is spend time with his ...
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About Nelson Musical Theatre

Nelson Musical Theatre, founded as Nelson Amateur Operatic Society has been a part of the Nelson Theatre Scene since the late 1800s. As one of the oldest Musical Theatre societies in New Zealand, we have been creating amazing shows for over 120 years. While we stage high quality shows ourselves, we are also happy to work with anyone in the community that would like to write, produce, or direct a musical.

We are proud to be the only theatre society in Nelson with our own performance space, the Red Door Theatre, located near Founders Park. This venue has been the backdrop for countless memorable performances and continues to be a hub for artistic expression and community gatherings.
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