Barnum - Milton Keynes Theatre
12th - 16th May 2015
 
Barnum is the story about the life and times of America's Greatest Showman, PT Barnum - a man on a mission to add a little colour to everyone's lives.
 
"Men, women and children who cannot live on gravity alone, need something to satisfy their gayer, lighter moods and hours"
 
Brian Conley plays a magnificent Barnum - you couldn't get a greater showman to play this part!
 
Barnum is a colourful extravaganza of a musical, even before the show begins the cast bounce, juggle and fly around the theatre showcasing fantastic circus tricks in amongst the audience.
 
Conley has the audience eating out of the palm of his hand from the start, he absolutely owns the stage like no one else - his voice fits perfectly to the musical score.
 
Brian Conley posses the ability to engage you, the audience were totally transfixed.  The tension was almost audible as he attempted to walk the high wire!  It was brilliant, I can't wow about this show enough!
 
The fantastically talented Linzi Hateley played a great Chairy Barnum, the chemistry between the two leads was charming.  PT Barnum had a rollercoaster of a life and Brian Conley gives one hell of a performance -  he makes you laugh and cry within moments of eachother.
 
The uber talented cast bring each and every musical number to life.  You won't be able to stop yourself tapping your feet to the wonderful music. 
 
Hats off to choreographer Andrew Wright, the stage was filled with movement non stop - the talent is undeniable.

If you love a musical, then you will LOVE Barnum - Brian Conley is an absolute star!

Enjoy!

Lily B X