"In dealing with a girl or a horse, one just lets nature take it's course"
Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Adapted by Matthew White & Howard Jacques
Top Hat can be described as Fred Astaire's and Ginger Roger's greatest dance musical and with the new production having a string of Laurence Olivier awards including 'Best New Musical' in toe, this show was sure to be good.
The show is set initially in Holywood, showcasing 'Big Star' Jerry Travers and his exquisite talent for tap dancing. Jerry is a self confessed bachelor but when meeting Dale Tremont from the Hotel room down below, his visions of love become redefined. With a case mistaken identity, Jerry tries to win Dale over.
'Putting on my Top Hat' dance number is a big success and the intermission starts.
The second Act is set in a holiday destination, where Dale's confusion of who Jerry really is comes to a climax. Once she realises however, she has already married her fashion designer.
All is well in the end shall we say.
Top hat is a typical old musical, with swerve, charisma and charm. The music is full of swooping violins and is all about love. If you prefer the old musical then this is definitely for you.
I personally loved the big dance routines and the set was fantastic. Everything worked well but there was something missing....the singing. I missed having a few big songs but this still didn't lose the shows charm. Another thing for me was the comedy was not really amusing for a young audience plus the set looked like it had taken a battering from the months of tap dancing.
I give this show 3.5/5
Top Hat is ending on the 26th October so you need to hurry.
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