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Black white calypso from wait a minim 1966
Wait a Minim! (1962-68) was a musical revue conceived by Leon Gluckman, with original songs by Jeremy Taylor, and a collection of international folk music arranged by Andrew Tracey. Many authentic instruments were played to accompany dances and pantomimes satirizing the national characteristics and political and social eccentricities of many different countries. The only spoken words were when the cast was introduced, and in the South African scene where apartheid was ridiculed.
Contents
- Black white calypso from wait a minim 1966
- Jikele maweni from wait a minim 1966
- Cast in London and replacements for New York
- Songs on London and New York Recordings
- References
The revue originated in South Africa and toured Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and London before opening on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre on 7 March 1966, where it ran for 456 performances until 15 April 1967. The U.S. cast included Sarah Atkinson, Kendrew Lascelles, Michel Martel, April Olrich, Nigel Pegram, Andrew Tracey, Paul Tracey, and Dana Valery. It was directed by Leon Gluckman and choreographed by Frank Staff and Kendrew Lascelles. Scenic design was by Gluckman and Frank Rembach, costume design by Heather Macdonald-Rouse, and lighting design by Rembach and Gluckman. Guitar, drums and other instruments were played by Andrew Tracey, Paul Tracey and Nigel Pegram, and trumpet was played by Kendrew Lascelles. Other members of the cast played percussion instruments.