Monday 10th - Saturday 15th September 2012
What a buzz! I love this show and have seen it many times in both London and here in Milton Keynes. It is totally unique, the whole show is full on - everyone is on stage, not many costume changes and very little set and props. The cast is sat in the wings in full view of the audience and the superb jazz band staggered in tiers centre stage, all of which adds to this productions uniqueness.
This production is slick, sassy and so good...from the brilliant musicians to the very last member of the cast - the vocals are spot on, the dance routines nailed to perfection and the energy....it's totally electric.
Don't expect the film version - this is very different. However, the story is true to the film - bad girls Velma Kelly (Tupele Dorgu) and Roxie Hart (Ali Bastian) meet in prison awaiting the outcome of their murder cases. Both in competition for the "stardom" that comes with being a client of top attorney Billy Flynn (Stefan Booth) It's fast moving and the scenes roll sleekly into each other.
Bernie Nolan as Matron "Mama" Morton was bold and well cast, her vocals were brilliant. Tupele Dorgu as Velma was an absolute star, her stage presence shone through and Ali Bastian as Roxie was sexy, and played the part superbly.
Booth as Billy Flynn has big boots to fill....Marti Pellow, Jimmy Osmond to name just two have played the part - Booth rose to the challenge and was excellent. Very strong vocal, handsome and charismatic, perfect for the part!
Search this production out...or wait until it comes back to Milton Keynes...it will be worth the wait.
Lily B x
I must say i hear allot of hype regarding this.
ReplyDeleteAll in all it probably will never and couldnt never be as god as the film version
So once got that out of my system it still proves to be a good watch. esp mama morton who is by far the best part.