The Merchants of Bollywood

Live on stage... the glitz, the glamour, the drama and the dance spectacular that is The Merchants of Bollywood.

The Merchants of Bollywood is a theatrical dance spectacular which charts the enchanting history of the world's largest and most prolific film industry, and a dynasty of stars that have lit its way over generations. The show will transcend time and will be a touching tribute to the Bollywood greats of yesterday and the hits of today.

The Merchants of Bollywood features songs and dance from the smash-hit movies such as agaan, Devdas, Musafir and Bunty Aur Babli. Performed in English and Hindi, The Merchants of Bollywood features a cast of 30 dancers, singers and actors direct from Film City Mumbai – the home of Bollywood Cinema.

The show's producers said: "The Merchants of Bollywood will feature the great moments of Bollywood live on stage in a lavish production capturing the essence of India, its rich and diverse culture, and its people in a world of technicolour brilliance."

The show is written and directed by Toby Gough with music composed by Salim Merchant and Suleiman Merchant, choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant, set design by Elizabeth Berry and costumes by Falguni Thakore and Bipin.

The Merchants of Bollywood - 2006 Tour Dates:
• Birmingham Alexandra Theatre - 24 October to 4 November 2006
• Manchester Opera House - 6 to 11 November 2006
• Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal Tyne Theatre - 13 to 17 November 2006
• Glasgow Clyde Auditorium - 20 to 26 November 2006
• Bradford St George's Hall - 28 November to 2 December 2006
• Cambridge Corn Exchange - 5 to 9 December 2006
• Cardiff Wales Millennium Centre - 12 to 17 December 2006
• London Hammersmith Apollo Theatre - 21 December 2006 to 7 January 2007