Was Salieri to blame for Mozart's death?
Tuesday 5 August 2014
Review: Amadeus at The Chichester Festival Theatre
Was Salieri to blame for Mozart's death?
Friday 13 December 2013
Review: Matilda the Musical
Wednesday 27 November 2013
Life Update: Moving to London (6 month journey so far)
Tuesday 26 November 2013
Review: The Bodyguard
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
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Review: Top Hat
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.