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by Stephen Bridges & Noel Bannister
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“Students are still singing songs from the show and they still say
it was the best show they've ever been in”
Victoria Wells, Head of Performing Arts, Birkenhead 6th Form College
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Synopsis
 Inspired by the modern preoccupation with life-changing game shows and reality TV, this musical explores a world obsessed with fame and the quick fix solution of an instant win.
Count the catch phrases, as the game show’s comic hosts treat the studio audience to a very special show. Share in the journey of a lifetime as 'The Reality Game' goes in search of a contestant willing to change everything for a chance to win a new life.
Moving between the real world, a London station and the reality game we encounter a variety of characters trying to find their way through life, with one desperate to find a short cut to the top. Through the magical world of ‘Reality’ he is presented with the chance to be a contestant on tonight’s show and win the opportunity to walk through time and leave his past behind. But of course the choice before him is not as easy as it seems as the life he longs for brings its own complications: and remember the audience has the final vote.
Full of cameo roles that offer fun parts for a large cast this musical will test the best singers as well as offer the chorus opportunities to sing and dance their way through a light hearted morality play for our time.
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Characters
| Principals (7m, 8f, 2m/f) All are singing roles |
| Bob- 30-55, pastiche of a typical TV game show host (m/f) |
| Rob - 30-55, pastiche of a typical TV game show host (m/f) |
| Pete - early 20's, a down and out, insightful except where he himself is concerned. |
| Billie - 18-21, also a down and out, reliant on and in love with Pete |
| Harry - 18-20 (ages to 30), a bit nervous, naive, good-hearted and hard working |
| Laura - 18-20 (ages to 30), Jim's natural partner, good-hearted and enthusiastic |
| Dave - 30-45, runs the street crime in and around the station |
| Chrisy - 20-25, glamorous with a hard outer shell, emotionally fragile inside |
| Nigel - 30-55, self-obsessed minor TV celebrity, trying to resurrect his career |
| Gloria/Bruce - 45-65, the 'Goddess/God Of Game Show Hosts' |
| Bill - 45-55, Billie's father. (Appears once, sings a duet with Billie). |
| Girls 1, 2 & 3 - 18-25, three 'wannabee' pop singers in a girl band |
| Ad Girls 1 & 2 - 20-35, talent spotters for Nigel (must tap dance) |
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| Support (4m, 10f, 1m/f) All are speaking roles only |
| Big Issue Seller (m/f) |
| The Sins - seven females each with an appropriate vice; dancers |
| Policeman |
| Policewoman |
| Boyfriends 1, 2 & 3 - 18-25, four shell-suited 'chavs' who are going out with Girls 1, 2 & 3 |
| Aunt Edith |
| Chrisy's Friend |
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| Chorus of commuters, tramps, film crew etc some of whom have very minor speaking roles. |
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Songs
| 1) Welcome To Reality # |
Orchestra with Les, Dale & Dancers |
| 2) Working Solid |
Company |
| 3) All In A Spin (Solo) # |
Jim |
| 4) Fresh Beginning |
Lisa & Jim |
| 5) Early Morning # |
Peter & Billie |
| 6) Real Life Drama |
Ad Girls 1 & 2 (with Nigel) |
| 7) Me, Me, Me (Comic Version) |
Laura, Carly & Rach |
| 8) Easy Money |
Nick |
| 9) All In A Spin (Duet) |
Lisa & Jim |
| 10) Early Morning (Reprise) |
Peter & Angela |
| 11) If I Could Walk Through Time |
Peter & Company |
| ~~ Interval ~~ |
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| 12) Entr'acte # |
Orchestra |
| 13) Skyline # |
Billie |
| 14) Choose It |
Bruce & Gospel Choir |
| 15) What Should I Say # |
Billie |
| 16) Sunrise Girl # |
Lisa, Billie & Angela |
| 17) Love Lost # |
Angela |
| 18) A Girl Like You |
Bill & Billie |
| 19) Me, Me, Me (Dance Version) |
Laura, Carly & Rach |
| 20) All In A Spin (Reprise) |
Lisa & Jim |
| 21) Early Morning (Reprise) |
Peter |
| 22) In Or Out Of Love |
Les & Dale, Company |
| 23) Calls & Playout |
Orchestra |
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Information for Production Administrators
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Here's a list of all the supporting material available and some other information you might need. Pricing for the production materials is supplied automatically with a Perusal Set. Royalty pricing can only be provided as a formal quotation.
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| Preview Script/Libretto |
| You can download straightaway a shortened copy of the script/libretto to read and get a relatively good picture of whether you would like to proceed to the next step. The Preview E-Script is made available to you as a pdf file sized for A4 paper and contains just over half of the script.libretto. |
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| Perusal Set |
| These are available for customers in European Union countries only to borrow free of charge (but you have to pay the postage to return the set to us). The set contains ... |
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- Printed Libretto
- Printed Piano/Vocal Score
- Sampler Audio CD
- Sampler DVD
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| Available after Perusal ... |
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| Libretti/Vocal Scores |
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Available to purchase in this form ...
- Rehearsal Master Set on a Data CD (Cast). This contains the script and piano vocal score for your cast and crew provided as A4 pdf files. No problem about possible loss of deposit, as they are yours to print out and mark up as required. The price includes a multiple copying licence allowing you to copy the Data CD itself (enabling you to give or sell copies to your cast for them to make up their own rehearsal books) or to make multiple prints of the pdf's on the Data CD for your production company to organise and provide to your cast or crew.
To order this, create an account with us, then go to the 'Ordering for Musicals' page
Please note that we do not sell individual printed copies of libretti, nor do we hire sets of printed rehearsal libretti or scores.
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| Available after Rights Obtained ... |
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| Backing Tracks |
| For use in support of your rehearsal pianist, or for use during performances. |
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| Orchestrations |
| These are available for a 5 piece band as below, for hire to production companies only, who hold a valid, unexpired, licence to perform. |
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- Bass Guitar
- Keyboard 1
- Keyboard 2
- Guitar
- Drum Kit
- MD / Conductor
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| Royalty Type |
| Royalties for this title are 'variable fee, post paid', and will be calculated on a percentage of your box office income once your production has finished. See our pricing policy for details. We work on a quotation system for royalties, based on information you supply to us. Complete a printed application form or create account with us, and use the online version. |
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| Video Licence |
| We have secured the rights to video productions of this title from the Author, and we manage them on his behalf. Once a 'Licence To Perform' has been granted, and then on payment of a fee, we will be able to issue a 'Licence To Record'. There are some strings attached to this, but these are far outweighed by the benefits. |
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- Record one or more live performances and mix down to a single video
- Give or sell copies to your cast and crew
- Sell copies to your audiences (take advance bookings on the night)
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