You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown - Upstairs At The Gatehouse

Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz

Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner

Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer

Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Charlie Brown is five years old and trying his best. But things just don’t seem to go his way: his kite won’t fly, the Little Red-Haired Girl won’t look at him, and he’s not even sure his dog Snoopy likes him all that much!

With a charming book and heartwarming, hilarious songs brought to life by our wonderful five-piece band, Clark Gesner’s 1967 musical based on Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters urges us to find happiness in the everyday and serves as a reminder that we’re all just grown-up children trying our best to figure it out.

Directed and Choreographed by Amanda Noar.

Musical Direction by Harry Style.

We’re very excited to continue John and Katie Plews' tradition of the Gatehouse holiday musical with this classic off-Broadway show.

Choosing the right piece for our first in-house musical was a long process. Throughout those months of discussion, we kept returning to Charlie Brown.

It ticks a lot of obvious boxes: a smart, funny book; beloved and recognisable characters; a rich, genre-spanning score; and, crucially, a tap-dancing dog.

But most importantly, like Schulz’s Peanuts strips, it has something to say to audiences of all ages. It’s a show that’s in conversation with the tumultuous process of navigating the ups and downs of life in a way that is equally applicable whether you’re five or eighty-five.

We hope to see you there!

- Annlouise and Isaac