Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be

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"Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be" is a British musical that premiered in 1959. The show is set in the East End of London in the late 1950s and tells the story of a group of petty criminals and their various exploits.

The score, which features music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, includes songs such as "Living Doll", "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be", and "Gonna Build a Mountain". The show's title song became a hit single and was recorded by many artists.

The musical features a variety of colorful characters, including a gangster named Fred, his moll Lil, and a Cockney thief named Horace. The show's humor and music captured the spirit of the East End and made it a popular success.

The original production of "Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be" ran for over 800 performances in London's West End and was later adapted for a film version. The show has been revived several times over the years and remains a beloved classic of British musical theater.