Act Reviews 2024 / 2025 Season

a little more coaching, but nonetheless, the musical content moved at a cracking pac, even if you didn’t like a particular number it was soon on with the next. By the time it came to the last number there had been something for everyone. Choreography and movement suited all abilities making sure everyone was together. This created strong imagery to enhance the musical content. The concept and staging of the revue was inventive and showcased the company. The cast were as one with soloists, duos, trios and quartets coming from the ensemble and the going back into the ensemble. The audience’s attention was taken with the opening number “Façade” setting the pace which never dropped; every number was precisely and cleanly delivered. There were notable performances from John Essex, the Johnson family, Stacey Hanson and Coleane Buckley. Connor Parkinson had to take over at the last minute the vocally challenging number, “Getting Married Today” from Company. He cut through the tongue twisting delivery like a hot knife through butter. There was a great rendition of “Six”, and the ensemble movingly sang “Seasons of Love”. These were just a few of the highlights from this musical miscellany There was a special treat with Gina Groom returning back from retirement to the microphone. “It was as though she had never say goodbye”. This evening was clearly a team effort, from catering through to the stage crew. This was community theatre at its best.

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