Shot Full Of Rock Ltd
Theatre Show
‘ROCK 'N' ROLL IS DEAD... BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE!'
EXTREME ROCK OPERA - featuring ‘THE KRANKENSTEIN'
THEATRE SHOW
Created by Daniel Baselgia.
Written by Daniel Baselgia & Alison Earnshaw.
Prologue...
It is the year 2029. Plastic pop reigns supreme and unchallenged. Songs written by neuro-algorithms and performed by genetically engineered pop groups dominate the world, obliterating all other forms of music. It’s as if Elvis, Led Zeppelin and AC/DC never existed. Rock ‘n’ Roll is dead!...
…But who cares? On the eve of their sell-out world tour, boy band ‘The Big Rock Playboys’, created and managed by the innocuously named yet villainous Derek Watson, are poised to become the most profitable act of all time! Every computer engineered vocal harmony, every synchronised whiplash head turn, every bio matched merchandise pack is ready to burst into life. Everything will be perfect…
...Too perfect! Deep underground in his secret studio laboratory, wayward genius Doctor Rockwell is the figurehead for a movement that is gaining strength. Small pockets of activists gather around a worn cassette copy of 'Back In Black'; a jerry-rigged acoustic guitar with some hand written chords to 'Smoke On The Water'; a denim jacket with the sleeves cut off. A bad seed is taking root and nourished by these threads of classic 20th century rock ‘n’ roll, it
will grow and evolve into a living, breathing creature hell-bent on claiming back all that has been lost to the plastic princes of pop... Enter Krankenstein!
COPYRIGHT MATERIAL © db 2016.
AudienceFeedback
"Amazing opening night. Krankenstein is just so powerful up there, great stage presence! I couldn't sit still, loved every song."
"Genuine rock vibe, loved it!"
"This show is massive... so much tech involved. The band is stunning, the cast have worked their a**** off and the audience gave a standing ovation!"
"Lady Belladonna was utterly mesmerising!"
"The show is obviously destined for a much larger venue... to give it a chance to be seen in all its Rock Glory!"
"Bloody brilliant!"
SongExcerpts
'HEARTBEAT LIKE A SLEDGEHAMMER!' (Excerpt)
Words & Music Daniel Baselgia © db 2021
Guitars/Bass: Danny Baselgia
Hammond/Keyboards: Phil Burns
Guitars: Chris Gussman
Guitar solo: Martin Mickels
Drums: Alex Micklewright
Vocals: Ben Mills
Produced by Daniel Baselgia, Alison Earnshaw & Meyrick de la Fuente.
Character vocals: 'Doctor Rockwell' from Act 1, Scene 1 of the Theatre Script:
'ROCK 'N' ROLL IS DEAD... BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE!' © db 2016
'KRANK UP THE KRAZY!' (Excerpt)
Words & Music Daniel Baselgia © db 2021
Bass/Guitars/Talk-Box: Danny Baselgia
Vocals: Doris Brendel
Hammond/Keyboards: Phil Burns
Guitar solo: Martin Mickels
Drums: Alex Micklewright
Vocals: Ben Mills
Produced by Daniel Baselgia, Alison Earnshaw & Meyrick de la Fuente.
Character vocals: 'Wrenville' & 'Doctor Rockwell' from Act 1, Scene 8 of the Theatre Script:
'ROCK 'N' ROLL IS DEAD... BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE!' © db 2016
'A FOOLPROOF DISGUISE' (Demo excerpt)
Words & Music Duncan Virgoe © DV 2021
Instruments/Vocals: Duncan Virgoe
Produced by Duncan Virgoe.
Character vocals: 'Sideshow-Erik' from Act 1, Scene 9 of the Theatre Script
'ROCK 'N' ROLL IS DEAD... BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE!' © db 2016
WorkshopPhotos
London cast introduction,
pre-workshop script read-through 2017.
Script writers: Daniel Baselgia and Alison Earnshaw.
Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead... But Not For Everyone!
London pre-workshop script read-through 2017.
Getting into character,
'Derek Watson' and 'Sideshow-Erik'
Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead... But Not For Everyone!
Act 1 - Scene 9, 'A FOOLPROOF DISGUISE'
'BREAKING THE LAW/SPEED KING' (Judas Priest/Deep Purple cover excerpt)
(Performed by ‘Shot Full Of Rock & Friends' - 2020)
THE KRANKENSTEIN UK CORE BAND - Brighton rehearsal 2017.
Music Director/bass guitar - Danny Baselgia (far right)
Live on stage, London workshop 2017.
Characters: 'Lady Belladonna Foxglove' and 'Archie'
Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead... But Not For Everyone!
Act 1 - Scene 5. 'STEAL YOU AWAY WITH ME'
‘THE KRANKENSTEIN UK CORE BAND’
Sound check, London workshop 2017.
Behind the hologram net curtain - leading with the bass!
"REIGN AND SHINE MEIN KRANKENSTEIN!"
Pre-workshop studio photo-shoot 2017.
If you would like to find out more about the theatre script and original music for 'Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead… But Not For Everyone!’, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via our contact page. We’d love to know your thoughts and we’re happy to discuss with interested agents, management and potential partners in more detail!
Krankenstein concept, story, script & characters © Daniel Baselgia 2011 - 2020.
Music, lyrics and characters © Daniel Baselgia 2021.