Absolute Beginners

The story

A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...

Cast & crew

Eddie O'ConnellColin, Photographer / Narrator

Patsy KensitSuzette

James FoxHenley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

David BowieVendice Partners

Ray DaviesArthur, Colin's Dad

Mandy Rice-DaviesFlora, Colin's Mum

Eve FerretBig Jill

Tony HippolyteMr. Cool

Graham Fletcher-CookWizard

Joseph McKennaFabulous Hoplite

Steven BerkoffThe Fanatic

SadeAthene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)