This August bank holiday saw a very special event hit
Brighton beach for one night only; ‘All or Nothing The Mod Musical’ put on a
very special free live preview performance on Sunday 25th August.
This special preview performance was situated right next to
Brighton Pier in a 3,000 capacity enclosure, a giant 40sqm screen was put up and
a bar and refreshment area provided, resulting in a great evening for all
involved. There was even an exclusive VIP area with a seated grandstand for
those who fancied an usherette service and free popcorn! To top it all off the
weather was kind to Brighton, making for a fun filled summers evening for the
Mod lovers that came down.
The musical, written by Carol Harrison, is set to tour the
UK in spring next year and features the life and music of the Small Faces. All
or Nothing is the tale of four young men whose attitude, passion and talent
rockets them to fame; only to discover that success is plagued with exploitation,
corruption, betrayal and ultimately tragedy. Their rollercoaster story is as
distinct and dynamic as their music which inspired a new generation of
musicians. The performance included fantastic hits from the band such as ‘all
or nothing’, ‘whatcha gonna do about it’, ‘tin soldier’, ‘lazy Sunday’ and
‘itcheycoo park’. These hits were performed by the UK’s number one tribute band
The Small Fakers, ensuring that lovers of the band were highly entertained.
If all that wasn’t enough, the star studded cast guaranteed
that the audience were delighted; British film star Danny Dyer, soap star John
Altman and of course award winning actress and writer Carol Harrison (the
writer and producer). The show was even directed by BAFTA award winning Tony
Mchale.
An assortment of legends have shown support for All or
Nothing, including Paul Weller whose career was inspired by The Small Faces; “They
were the most complete band for me. They had everything; they were amazing
players that all had the same influences. The image, the haircuts, blimey they
were even the same height. A kinda dream band that everyone would want to be
in.”
Something that adds an extra special touch to this
production is that all of the scarves and shoes were provided by us at
Delicious Junction; ensuring that cast had the Mod look spot on!
When the first 24 week tour starts in spring 2014 it will
tour the UK including the west end and will end in Brighton to mark the 50th
anniversary of The Mod Revolution; it has the ingredients to be a huge hit that
will celebrate the life and music of The Small Faces.
