The original show, Bugle Boys: A Salute to The Andrews Sisters, was conceived and written by John Livings, originally produced by Moira Bennett in Australia, and saw its stage debut at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel in October 2015.
It was an instant hit with young and old audience members alike, garnering rave reviews and sell-out performances. In February 2016, Bugle Boys (dis)graced The Famous Spiegeltent in Canberra, and the following month packed houses at the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
In 2017, John and Moira relocated to Edinburgh and partnered with Civil Disobedience to present a UK production of the show at the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Starring local actors and performers, Ewan James Armstrong, Martin MacLennan and Tom Harlow as Maxene, Patty and Laverne, its inaugural Fringe run went down a treat with both punters and critics.
It was co-produced by Bugle Boys Pty/Civil Disobedience and directed by Barry Church-Woods, with an adapted script by John.
Bugle Boys: Christmas Crackers
Venue: Assembly Roxy
Dates: 11-30 December 2018
Times: 14:00 / 17:00 / 20:00
Tickets: Book your tickets now
Gird your loins, Edinburgh – the Bugle Boys are back this Chirstmas with a brand new script and a sizzling set of festive hits! This comedy/cabaret holiday hoot is packed full of laughs and crowd-pleasers, including tunes by The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Wham, Kylie, Mariah and more.
Directed again by Barry Church-Woods, Christmas Crackers sees Ewan, Martin and Tom reprise their roles as our favourite foulmouthed Andrews Sisters knock-offs.
Top 10 Fringe Shows –Edinburgh Evening News
Pick of the Fringe –The Scottish Sun
Hit-listed –The List
Photos © Diana Baker