Nonetheless the experience brought devastating controve The third volume of memoirs from the National Book Award-winning playwright Lillian Hellman. Terrified yet defiant, Hellman refused to incriminate herself or others, and managed to avoid trial. In 1952, Hellman joined the ranks of intellectuals and artists called before Congress to testify about political subversion. Preview | DICK WHITTINGTON (Swindon Wyvern Theatre.The third volume of memoirs from the National Book Award-winning playwright Lillian Hellman.WEST END SWITCHED OFF (St James Studio) Rebecca Tr.Vincent & Flavia's DANCE 'TIL DAWN (UK Tour) Revie.THE MIKADO (Battersea Barge & The RISE Leicester S.Review | WEST END SWITCHED OFF (Album) Vol.I wouldn't say Evita was a dance musical, but this dynamic, energetic and enthusiastic ensemble make sure it's worthy competition. In particular, Perón's Latest Flame is a strong group effort - regimented choreography executed with the tightest of timing. One of the productions stand-out moments comes from Sarah McNicholas as Perón's Mistress and her beautiful version of 'Another Suitcase In Another Hall'.Ī strong ensemble play a variety of roles - with ample time to showcase their versatility. Mark Heenehan remains a strong addition as Perón and Nic Gibney's impressive vocal range is evident in his few outbursts as the less-often featured but crucial character, Magaldi. Whilst he may not be the most obvious choice for the role, Pellow's less angry, more subtle tones accompany the sarcasm of his words and create a character that is not only narrating but forewarning. Che is a demanding sing and Pellow ploughs through the score with ease and holds a mightily impressive last note in 'And The Money Keeps Rolling In'. If this is just the beginning then I'm very much excited by the future.Ĭynically assessing the immediate mourning of Evita's death is Che Guevara - the Argentine Marxist revolutionary, Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow. Nothing is overwhelmed, it's from the heart and this album is the very reminder of the talent in today's West End, both currently and upcoming. Rawlinson's genius rediscovery of some of theatre's classics allows for much more of the emotion, the original message and the talent to shine through. The album's biggest strength is that although these are reduced orchestrations, stripped back and laid bare, each song could easily replace it's original within the musicals. it's unique and just an absolute joy to listen to. Valjean is never going to be female and last time I checked, Jordan Lee Davis wasn't a black woman. What's great about both of these is that you'll never hear these versions within the musical. Katie Hall ( Phantom Of The Opera, West Side Story) sings Bring Him Home from Les Misérables and Falsetto King Jordan Lee Davis concludes the album with Summertime - Porgy & Bess. She has a phenomenal voice and must return for the second album with a version of Fame's In L.A. This is the track that'll have you tapping your feet, it's girly, it's country, it's fun. The only duet on the album, there's great opportunity for harmony and the mix of male and female voice is a real treat.Ĭurrently wowing audiences across the UK as Carmen Diaz on the tour of Fame The Musical is Jodie Steele, riffing her way through Footloose's Lets Hear It For The Boy. The traditional two-female duet is here performed by Thomas Suttcliffe and Chlöe Hart. I don't think there's been a musical theatre concert since 2006 that hasn't featured someone trying to belt it out like Idina and yes, it has to be on the album, but here - you're safe. In-keeping with the musical's own sound, it is cleverly re-invented, completely relevant and yet couldn't be further from the high energy, no-time-to-breathe finale of the musical.ĭefying Gravity. What is so clever about this particular track is that it bares resemblance to the slow groove that the kids dance to in the detention scene. Perhaps the most reinvented song is You Can't Stop The Beat, sung by Hairspray's long-serving Seaweed, Adrian Hansel. A recent graduate, there is no inexperience, one of the most powerful performances and definitely one to look out for. Evans, who will covering the role of Chris in the revival of Miss Saigon has recently been seen in From Here To Eternity the musical. The albums biggest change in tone is Dale Evans' Stranger In This World from the Boy George musical Taboo.
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