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Navin Kundra, Sonna Rele rock Rifco’s new musical ‘Frankie Goes to Bollywood’

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Singers Navin Kundra and Sonna Rele star in the music video for Billion Colour Love Story, from Rifco Theatre Company's upcoming musical ‘Frankie Goes To Bollywood’. The song was written by Tasha Taylor Johnson with music by Niraj Chag.

A breathtakingly colourful journey of romance, epic songs and spectacular dance, ‘Frankie Goes To Bollywood’ is a new musical of dazzling proportions. Amidst the heroes and villains, ornate costumes and sweeping sets, get ready for this tale of being British in Bollywood and what it takes to get to the top.

The musical will premiere at Watford Palace Theatre, running from April 25 to May 11, followed by a 10-day run at HOME Manchester from May 15 to May 25, and then a national tour.

Frankie never wanted to be a star, all she’s ever really wanted is a close and loving family – but after a chance encounter with an up-and-coming director, she finds herself transported to Bollywood, cast in a movie and thrust into the limelight.

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Might the Bollywood world provide her with the family and community she has always dreamed of? Suddenly Frankie is immersed in the world of fame and fortune but as she climbs the sparkling staircase of stardom, each step makes her question what she is willing to do, or be subjected to, for success.

Artistic Director Pravesh Kumar MBE founded Rifco Theatre Company in 2000 and the company is now one of the UK's most successful touring companies. Since 2011, Rifco has been the Resident Company at Watford Palace Theatre, with a mission to inspire, entertain and inform by creating live theatre and digital content of the highest quality.

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Rifco develops and produces new plays and musicals, touring nationally to some of the UK’s most prestigious regional theatres. It presents live shows of scale and spectacle as well as vibrant contemporary digital shows that are authentic, topical, thought-provoking, rich and entertaining. The company seeks to celebrate and reflect contemporary British South Asian experiences, culture and society.

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