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Rock Follies

Actor Rula Lenska, writer Howard Schuman and composer Andy Mackay, playwright Chloë Moss and critic David Benedict join Matthew Sweet to discuss the 1970s TV musical drama

Rula Lenska was one of the stars of this 1970s TV series about a fictional female band, playing the role of Nancy "Q" Cunard de Longchamps, alongside Julie Covington and Charlotte Cornwell. She joins Matthew Sweet along with Howard Schuman, who wrote the series, and Andy Mackay, saxophonist with Roxy Music, who co-wrote the songs with Howard. Also taking part are Chloë Moss who has written the book for a stage adaptation of the series that is opening at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and critic David Benedict.

Producer: Torquil MacLeod

Rock Follies based on the television series written by Howard Schuman. Book by Chloë Moss/ Songs by Howard Schuman and Andy Mackay runs at Chichester Festival Theatre from Mon 24 Jul – Sat 26 Aug

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Thu 13 Jul 2023 22:00

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  • Thu 13 Jul 2023 22:00

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