Disco Dancer: The Musical – Review

‘Disco Dancer The Musical’ made its world premiere debut at Sadler’s Wells with production running across seven shows. The 1982 Hindi super hit of the same name was India’s first ever 100 crore film, starring the King of Dance, Mithun Chakraborty and directed by B. Subhash. Celebrated composer, the late Bappi Lahiri, created the evergreen soundtrack.

Like the movie, the play is about  the romance between Jimmy and Kim and Jimmy’s torment as his mother dies in a wicked conspiracy. Written by Nicholas Bernard, Irfan, Ali Haji, Khush Mullick and Veer Panchal. Adapted from the original script by Dr Rahi Masoom Reza and Deepak Balraj Vij, the play features Arjun Tanwar, Hriday Gattani, Salonie Khanna, Tia Kar, Varun Tewari and Dipeesh Kashyap, joined by an ensemble of 28 dancers.

The stage and three screens uses a 3D effect, enriching the lights and colourful visuals. Flashy costumes perfectly depict the 80s era, topped with Salim-Sulaiman’s atmospheric background score. The stage adaptation adds allure to the 80s film which is otherwise earthy and ‘nostalgic’. Visually, the production is captured well – as are the dance sequences and singing.

A perfect production in every way and a treat to all the senses.

Disco Dancer The Musical is playing at Sadler’s Wells.