Synopsis
Spend Spend Spend is a musical based on the true story of Viv Nicholson, a Yorkshire woman who won a massive fortune in the football pools in 1961. The story follows Viv's rise to fame and fortune, her tumultuous relationships, and her eventual downfall as she spends her winnings recklessly. Told through a mix of humor and heartbreak, the musical explores themes of love, ambition, and the fleeting nature of wealth. The narrative alternates between Viv's younger self and her older self, reflecting on her choices and the impact of sudden wealth on her life and those around her.
Characters
- Viv Nicholson (lead)
- Keith Nicholson (supporting)
- Matt Nicholson (supporting)
- Young Viv (supporting)
- George Nicholson (supporting)
- Jean (supporting)
- The Pool's Man (featured_ensemble)
- The Bank Manager (featured_ensemble)
- The Reporter (featured_ensemble)
- Ensemble Characters (ensemble)
Musical Numbers
- Overture
- The Girl Next Door
- I'm Gonna Have Everything
- Funny How Things Turn Out
- Spend Spend Spend
- The Syndicate
- Who Needs Memories?
- The Price of Love
- Scartho Road
- Spend Spend Spend (Reprise)