Flashdance - The Musical
Milton Keynes Theatre 16th - 21st July 2018
There's more lycra leotards and legwarmers than you could shake a stick at...Flashdance The Musical has arrived at Milton Keynes Theatre!
This feel good theatre production will make you smile, have you dancing in the aisles and lift your spirits - guaranteed.
If you've not seen the film, Flashdance is the story of Alex Owens (played by Joanne Clifton of Strictly Come Dancing fame) Alex is a woman in a man's world, earning a meager living working in a steelworks. However, her heart is somewhere else...all she dreams of is to be a dancer and perform on the stage.
By chance she spots a ballet dancer through the window of the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy, she knows in her heart that this is where she is meant and destined to be...
Could a working class girl, whose only experience is dancing in her local nightclub ever have a chance at actually attending such an elite academy?
What really makes this musical spectacular is Joanne Clifton - her high octane performance was faultless. Who would have thought that this strictly star would be, not only a fantastic dancer, but a great actress and singer to boot!?
Clifton is supported by co-star Ben Adams (of A1 boy band fame) he plays Nick Hurley, who is in line to own the family run steelworks one day. The two meet and Nick sets out to win Alex over, attempting to buy her affections whilst laying off her co workers (which obviously doesn't go down well!)
Adams performance was sweet and the harmonies worked well in his duets with Clifton - his silky voice definitely suits the stage.
The whole cast are uber talented and bring to life all of the characters - their dancing skills grabbed me, the choreography totally stunning. Add the live band and the fabulous 80's music (Gloria, Maniac, I Love Roll and Roll and of course What a Feeling) it couldn't get any better.
Both the set and lighting designs are brilliantly done, the industrial steelworks transforms into the brightly neon lit nightclub effortlessly. The iconic moment at the end of the first half with Alex drenched under the shower...it was worth waiting for, audible gasps rang around the theatre - spectacular!
Flashdance is a indulgent mix of loveliness. Whether you are a fan of the film or just want to enjoy the music, this is a fabulous way to spend an evening.
Enjoy!
To book tickets go to www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre
Lily B X
