Rating: ★★★★★
So my first real blog post is a review of Loserville the Musical at the Garrick Theatre, London.
Having heard of a new Musical called 'Loserville' first playing at the West Yorkshire Playhouse back in the summer 2012 I was instantly intrigued. The cast included Pop star Gareth Gates, Eastenders actor Aaron Sidwell and Rock School singer, Lil' Chris. This admittedly sounded like a quirky bunch of actors for a musical however what seemed different about this stage play is that the music and lyrics are written by Busted legend Jason Bourne and Elliot Davies.... I was desperate to see it so when I heard it was coming to London I was ecstatic.
Tickets were booked without delay and I went to see the show at the end of October just after press night. The seats were a few rows from the front and was delighted instantly with the set as I took my seat. It began.... The Show went as follows.
The Musical is set in America 1971 and begins with Michael Dork (Aaron Sidwell) working tirelessly on a Geeky concept of computers and Binary Codes but without success. The first Musical Number "Living in the Future Now" begins showcasing all cast performers in an innovative choreographed introduction. The theme is really great to see as the actors names are displayed through the props much like an old TV television from America in the 70's.
Michael Dork along with his best friend Lucas Lloyd (Richard Lowe) and Geeky group of friends Francis Weir (Lil Chris) and Marvin Camden (Daniel Buckley) are outcasts at school, dreaming to hit it big in the world of computers and Sci Fi stories. Their fate changes when a new geek arrives in school by the name of Holly Manson (Eliza Hope Bennet) however she has a big secret she wants to remain hidden. She is a blonde bombshell who is "Cursed with Brain and Looks"... Que musical number.
The gang begin to work on communications (the birth of the internet) but things get out of hand when Holly and Michael begin a geeky romance. Things aren't easy when the School Bully plans to sabotage their plans to make himself Look Big to impress his father.
The Musical was a complete success!
The energy of the actors was fantastic and refreshing to watch. Moments of the show were hilarious and the on stage partnership of Lil Chris and Daniel Buckley keeps the laughing coming and coming. It is a 'feel good' show and has a great message.... Its OK to be different.
The songs are very memorable and catchy plus the set leaves you in awe of the work the actors do on stage. I recommend anyone to see it before it leaves Garrick Theatre and probably the West End for good on the 5th January.
I had a smile on my face throughout the whole show.
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