Well..... What can we say.
I have been nagging my girlfriend for the past year (maybe more) to watch this new show. If I'm honest I have no idea why. Firstly, I have never seen the film and I am definitely not a fan of the 'smash hit' musicals based on wretched pop stars songs. Nothing against the late Whitney Houston but I think that's the reason why I was so keen. (Don't get me started on the new musical in workshops in America based on Jesus via the tunes of Britney Spears.)
I will say this now, Beverley Knight was a triumph! Her voice was incredible. If there ever was a voice I could listen to over and over, it would be hers.
Unfortunately, that is where the positive ends.
The show failed to keep me interested. I had no interest or even cared for the characters. I'm not sure whether this was the book or the acting. In my opinion the show was just too 'loud' and uninteresting. The songs were haphazardly put together, not contributing to the story.
The set was pretty impressive however. The appearance was set in the style of a camera shutter that moved, opened and closed.
This show has effectively made me realise that I much prefer a musical with a lot of grit, based on relationships. Sondheim basically.
Keep reading :-)
Craig
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