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Michael Peavoy, Neil Marcus and Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for Buskers Opera Ltd in association with Park Theatre present the World Premiere of

The Buskers Opera

A new musical by Dougal Irvine

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“This is the best and most original British musical score since Bend it Like Beckham”
★ ★ ★ ★  Mark Shenton [The Stage]

“Spirited new British musical that is full of great songs”
★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage

“Dangerously Funny”
Baz Bamigboye [Daily Mail]

“Dougal Irvine is an edgy balladeer using rapping rhyme like a machete” // “A kind of pint-sized Hamilton for the London street”
Edward Seckerson

“Natasha Cottriall is outstanding”
Guardian

“whiplash smart”
Guardian

“Irvine’s musical virtuosity and witty lyrics”
Guardian

“May just be the best new Musical of the Year”
★ ★ ★ ★ MusicalTheatreReview

“Potential Masterpiece”
★ ★ ★ ★ ReviewHub

“Park Theatre must be commended for bringing such a politically charged and adventurous show to its central stage”
★ ★ ★ ★ Theatre Bubble

“An accomplished production with an impressive cast - worth seeing no matter which way your politics lean”
Gay Star News

“Astoundingly well-written and well-composed satire of London Life by Dougal Irvine-music & lyrics to usher in a new age of musical theatre”
The Upcoming

“An Exciting Vibrant New Musical”
Official London Theatre