Expresso Bongo

Expresso Bongo is a 1958 West End musical and a satire of the music industry. It was first produced on the stage at the Saville Theatre, London, on 23 April 1958. Its book was written by Wolf Mankowitz and Julian More, with music by David Heneker and Monty Norman, also the co-lyricist with Julian More. The production starred Paul Scofield with Hy Hazell, Millicent Martin and James Kenney. Musical director was Burt Rhodes and director William Chappell.

This article is about the stage musical. For the similarly titled album by Mental As Anything, see Espresso Bongo.

Expresso Bongo
LyricsJulian More, Monty Norman
BookWolf Mankowitz, Julian More
Basissatire of the music industry
Premiere1958: Saville Theatre, London
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