amazing cheerleaders for Elle. Cameo moment of the night - Louis McManus’ Kyle had the audience laughing every time he appeared on stage. Perfect amount of swagger and unshakeable confidence. Add in the Irish dance routine, he was a wonderful comedy character. The ensemble maintained high energy and enthusiasm throughout the production, contributing to the show's infectious spirit. Their commitment to the material helped drive the performance forward and supported the main storylines effectively. Their dance routines were great - and everyone knew what they were doing. Credit goes to Lizzie and Jenna, the choreographers. Special mention: Bruiser the dog, played by Simon - famous for winning Best Puppy at Crufts when he was only 8 months old - was a delight. His calm presence and onstage cooperation added a unique charm to the show. Very well-behaved! The costumes, curated by Lynn Standish-Dixon, added colour and flair, fitting the characters perfectly. Of course - pink was the prevalent colour, and Elle’s outfits were always spot on. Chutney’s oversized wig and suit were an hilarious addition to the character. Jay Jackson who played Chutney is small in stature, making the costume choices even funnier. While there were occasional sound issues that sometimes made it challenging to hear the vocals, it didn’t detract significantly from the overall performance. The set, as mentioned before, was used well, with the flats opening to reveal alternative scenes, such as the caravan, and inside the beauty salon. A cloth was pulled across the stage to hide the pink house backdrop and had a more formal “inside Harvard” design. This was used efficiently and quickly each time, so credit to the backstage crew for this. Minimal props and furniture were used, making scene changes quick and easy, however the lights did come up a few times a little early, and we were treated to a glimpse of the crew - dressed in pink rather than traditional black. Seeing the crew didn’t detract from the production at all, in fact, it made me smile.
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