The Full Monty - Milton Keynes Theatre 3rd October - 8th October 2016


"They may not be young, they may not be pretty, they may not be right good...but they're here, they're live and for one night only they are going for the Full Monty!!"

Based on the hit film of 1997 The Full Monty, it follows out of work dad Gaz (a very game and sexy Gary Lucy) his son Nathan (Reiss Ward) overweight Dave (Kai Owen), sad case Lomper (Anthony Lewis), Gerald (the brilliant Andrew Dunn) whose life is a lie...Horse, who is not hung like one (Louis Emerick) and Guy (Chris Fountain) who definitely IS hung like one!!

Director Jack Ryder ensure fans of the original film get enough of reliving their favourite moments from it, from the iconic "Hot Stuff" dole queue moment to the famous strip at the end.

Set in Sheffield at the end of the Thatcher years, the play highlights everything from the devastating effects of unemployment, poverty, depression to sexual politics.  It doesn't thrust it all down your throat however, it's a brilliant mix of poignancy and comedy that grows from these sometimes sad situations.

"Who would have thought a film in which there is impotence, unemployment, despair and suicide attempts would be described as 'feelgood'??"

Needing to raise some cash to be able to continue seeing his son, Gaz comes up with an idea after seeing how much money the Chip n Dales make in one night of "wiggling their bodies in front of the lasses"

 ..."if they can bloody well do it, so can we!?"

So "Bums of Steel" is born, Gaz convinces the mottly crew to get their kit off!



The entire cast is fantastic, however I was slightly disappointed with Gary Lucy's accent which comes and goes a bit but saying that he does play the desperate dad Gaz brilliantly.

Andrew Dunn and Kai Owen are great at the one liners and Emerick busts some great moves (even with a dodgy hip!).

Throughout, the set is imaginative and cleverly utilised.  This play will make you laugh, think and the final scene will have you screaming with excitement when the song "You Can Keep Your Hat On" starts to play!

And if you are wondering - YES! they do go for the Full Monty...it is so cleverly done with bright back lighting to spare the actors blushes.

This show is definitely HOT STUFF and a massive hit...you can not miss this one!

Enjoy!

Tickets are on sale now!  Book at Milton Keynes Theatre Box Office, call 0844 871 7652 (booking fee) or visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes (booking fee)

Lily B X