A Royal Exchange Theatre Production

The Producers

★★★★★ Manchester Evening News ★★★★★ Upstaged Manchester ★★★★★ FranklyMyDearUK ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Stage ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Daily Telegraph ★★★★ The Reviews Hub ★★★★ Whatsonstage

A Mel Brooks Musical. Directed by Raz Shaw.
30 November 2018 - 2 February 2019
The Theatre

Adapted from the Cult Comedy film by Mel Brooks, our Christmas musical THE PRODUCERS follows the sell-out success of Guys and Dolls. Don’t miss this hilarious and riotous night out.

“You know who I used to be? Max Bialystock! The King of Broadway. Six shows running at once. Lunch at Delmonico's. Two hundred dollar suits. Look at me. Look at me now! I'm wearing a cardboard belt!”

Theatre Producer Max Bialystock has a string of failures in his wake. But his downtrodden accountant Leo Bloom thinks that could be a good thing, a producer could make more money with a dud than a hit.

They set out to find the worst script, the worst director and the worst actors in the industry, produce the biggest flop in Broadway history, and make a heap of cash in the process. What could possibly go wrong?

This award-winning musical is fit to burst with unruly characters and show-stopping songs such as Springtime for Hitler, I Wanna be a Producer and When You Got It Flaunt It.

A MEL BROOKS Musical. Directed by Raz Shaw. Book by MEL BROOKS and THOMAS MEEHAN. Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS. Original direction and choreography by SUSAN STROMAN. By special arrangement with STUDIOCANAL. Performed by arrangement with MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (EUROPE) Limited.

Event Information
VENUE: The Theatre

PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday 30 November 2018 - Saturday 2 February 2019

PERFORMANCE TIMES: Matinees, 2.30pm / Evenings, 7.30pm
View all times & dates

TICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets from £25
View all ticket prices

BOOK TICKETS: Book Online or call the Box Office on 0161 833 9833

RUNNING TIME: Approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes, which includes one interval of 20 minutes.
Creative Team
DIRECTOR Raz Shaw

DESIGNER Ben Stones

MUSICAL SUPERVISOR Caroline Humphris

CHOREOGRAPHER Alistair David

ORCHESTRATOR Chris Walker

LIGHTING DESIGNER Jack Knowles

SOUND DESIGNER Carolyn Downing

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Jo Cichonska

FIGHT DIRECTOR Kenan Ali

DIALECT COACH Neil Swain

ASSOCIATE SOUND DESIGNER Rob Bettle

ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER Victoria Hinde

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Lucy Curtis

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR (UNDERSTUDIES) Amit Sharma

ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Owen Phillips

DANCE CAPTAIN Benjamin Mundy
Related Events
MEMBERS Q&A
Join the cast of THE PRODUCERS in a Q&A
Friday 18 January, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tickets £5 - for members only
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More Information about becoming a member

POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
After Thursday 17 January, following 7.30pm show
No need to book tickets for the discussion
Book tickets to the performance

THEATRE CLUB
Like an informal, friendly book club, but for plays
Saturday 12 January, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Tickets are free but please book a ticket
Book Tickets: 0161 833 9833 / online
More Information about Theatre Club
Accessible Performances
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Saturday 12 January, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

BSL PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 16 January, 7.30pm BOOK TICKETS

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 13 December, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 8 January, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

Click here for more information about our accessible performances

Max Bailystock

Julius D'Silva

Leo Bloom

Stuart Neal

Franz Liebkind

Dale Meeks

Roger De Bris

Charles Brunton

Carmen Ghia

Hammed Animashaun

Ulla

Emily-Mae

Ensemble

Emma Thornett

Ensemble

Gleanne Purcell-Brown

Ensemble

Charlie Johnson

Ensemble

Lily Wang

Ensemble

Joelle Dyson

Ensemble

Jessica Keable

Ensemble

Kristian Jacobs

Ensemble

Adam Lake

Ensemble

Louis Mackrodt

Ensemble

Benjamin Mundy

Ensemble

Ian Gareth-Jones
"I last saw The Producers some years ago in one of the WestEnd theatres, and i thought that was a good production, but this one at the Exchange is even better.The classic comedy musical benefits greatly from theatre in the round, the audience as a consequence are in the thick of the sheer hilarious madness of it all.It is also extremely well cast; I salute the cast members for bringing to The Producers, a fresh, manic, and extremely funny new life."

"Twenty four hours since laughing my head off @rxtheatre, and I'm still glowing after a great night out. There just aren't enough superlatives to describe this gloriously irreverent and joyous show. Go see #TheProducers, it's the hit that Bialystock & Bloom never wanted!"

"Great show #THEPRODUCERS @rxtheatre. Julius D’Silva and Stuart Neal are brilliant as Max & Leo with fabulous @emilymaewalker as Ulla. Terrific fun with @charlesbrunton @Hammedhamz @dalemeeks and a hardworking, quick-changing ensemble. A treat, go see it. Sabu, champagne!"

"The Producers @rxtheatre is a triumph. As silly, witty and joyous as you’d want it to be. The production design is inventive as hell and the cast uniformly excellent."

"Just been to see The Producers at @rxtheatre. It was bloody wonderful. I loved every minute. Go and see it!"

"The Producers @rxtheatre there has never been so much fun involving swastikas and nymphomaniac grannies. And I still have the denture marks to prove it."

"Absolutely fabulous - a joy from start to finish. Best night out at theatre for ages."

"We experienced #TheProducers @rxtheatre last evening and were blown away. A cast bursting with talent and energy and the timeless comic genius of Mel Brooks. Buy tickets! Treat yourself!! Loved the first film. Loved the second film. Loved the musical. #genius #genius #genius"