August 1 - Lionel Bart (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Lionel Bart (1 August 1930 – 3 April 1999) had many song hits, but his career was overwhelmingly dominated by the success of the musical Oliver!.

[For last year's quatrain, also on Lionel Bart click here.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please, Sir, Can I Have Some More?

Before his Dickensian show,

He needed some practice to grow.

Bart tested the waters

With Lock Up Your Daughters,

A play you’re not likely to know.

 

 

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